Android 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of your screen to theoretically make it easier to play games.

Google has showcased Android 17's foldable gaming mode, turning foldables into handheld consoles with a customizable virtual gamepad.

Android 17’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen into gameplay and virtual controller zones, making folding phones feel more like compact gaming handhelds.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your In ...

System-level split-screen with a joystick on the bottom and your game on the top. Frankly, we don’t see gaming-specific features come to the Android ...

Android 17 introduces a specialized gaming mode for foldable devices, featuring a virtual gamepad with touch controls that occupies half of the screen, enhancing the gaming experience.

Google has offered a ‘sneak peak’ at a new foldable gaming mode coming in Android 17 – and it has got us seriously thinking about adopting a foldable phone as our next handset. The new mode will split ...

The Android development team took to reddit this week to preview Android 17’s foldable gaming mode. Made specifically for foldables, the mode splits your display 50/50, with the gameplay up top and a ...