Android 17’s new foldable gaming mode could make flippy phones more fun

The Verge
By Jay PetersJun 25, 2026, 6:33 pm182 ptsTrendingTop
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. With foldable gaming mode, which is set to launch in the coming months, the virtual controller emulates physical button presses at…

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