🔍 Android 17 adds virtual gamepad for foldables

Android 17 introduces a gaming mode for foldable phones that turns half the unfolded screen into a virtual gamepad with touch buttons. It arrives in the coming months.

The virtual controller works at the system level, supporting any game with physical gamepad compatibility. It offers a full set of controls: D-pad, sticks, A, B, X, Y buttons, bumpers, triggers L1-L3 and R1-R3, plus start.

Users can customize the layout by moving sticks, resizing buttons, and adjusting vibration. The mode activates when unfolding the phone and hides or disables automatically if a real controller connects.

📊@tech