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Android 17 is getting a dedicated gaming mode for foldables that will put a virtual gamepad with touch controls on half of ...

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

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’s foldable gaming mode splits the screen into gameplay and virtual controller zones, making folding phones feel ...

Controller configuration options have historically been fragmented on Android. Several configuration apps exist and some are actually a requirement for many games, but to date there hasn't been a ...

Gaming hardware and accessory maker GameSir has announced its latest mobile controller, the Pocket Taco. Previously known as the Pocket 1, the Pocket Taco is a Game Boy-inspired vertical mobile game ...