Android 17 introduces a new Foldable Gaming Mode with a virtual gamepad, but it will only roll out to users in the coming ...

Android 17 is doubling down on mobile gaming with a new foldable-friendly layout, customizable controller mappings, and ...

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Why this is important: For Android gamers, these changes mean your phone or tablet might finally behave more like a proper gaming machine, with your controller in hand, and no touch-only compromises.

Android 17 starts rolling out to Pixel phones today with Bubbles multitasking, foldable gaming, Gemini Intelligence, and new security defaults.