• Google has swapped the bottom speaker and mic positions on the Pixel 10 Pro XL compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL. • Because of this, right-handed users may accidentally end up covering the mic while recording videos in landscape mode. • Rotating the phone can help, but it may feel awkward.

If you recently bought a Pixel 10 Pro XL and are experiencing audio issues in landscape videos, you’re not alone. Google changed the bottom speaker and microphone positions on the new flagship compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL. So the main speaker now sits on the right of the USB-C port, making it less likely for you to accidentally cover it while gaming, watching videos, or holding the phone in landscape mode.

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