Phone: landscape vs. portrait

Hi
Captivate 8 responsive design starts out with landscape formats for PC and Pads, but portrait for smart phone use.
This makes is much harder to re-format content.
Why is portrait the preferred setting and are there any disadvantages to use the phone in landscape?
Bonus question: We are planning to release this module for phone use only - at least in the first step.
Can I/do I have to set the phone as the primary device?
Thanks a lot!!

Hi there
Granted, I have a LOT yet to learn about the whole mobile/shcmobile world. But it's my own understanding that the whole point of Responsive design is that you no longer have something that would be considered a "primary" device. The content should just adapt to whatever the viewport is that is using it.
As far as the phone and portrait, my guess is that if the phone is rotated, the number of available pixels would then adjust to offer a larger space and perhaps the tablet view would then kick in.
This thread will be interesting to watch unfold as others join in.
Cheers... Rick

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