Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun (opens original article in a new tab)

Android 17 is set to launch a foldable gaming mode with a virtual gamepad for easier gaming on foldable devices.

• Android 17 introduces a foldable gaming mode with a virtual gamepad for touch controls
• The virtual controller includes D-pad, sticks, buttons, and supports configuration options
• The mode works with any game supporting physical controllers and can be toggled with a physical controller connection