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

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

Android 17 isn't a massive overhaul of Google's Android operating system, but it does include a few notable new features ...

With Android becoming a more powerful and popular mobile gaming platform, there's one obvious question: where are all the controllers? Sure you could use a PC a PC game controller on an Android tablet ...

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.

8BitDo has teased a new controller during CES 2026 that turns your phone into a Game Boy. The controller is not yet available, but 8BitDo says it plans to launch it later this Summer. 8BitDo has ...

A new menu found in the latest Android Canary build reveals the UI for a game controller remapping feature likely coming in Android 17. Found under Bluetooth settings, the “Game Controller settings” ...

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I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another ...

OnePlus is launching the Ace6 Ultra this month, confirming the launch date for the phone in China as April 28. The phone will be positioned as a gaming phone that comes with an add-on gaming ...