Google Reaches for Foldable Gaming Dominance with Android 17 Touch Controls

By Jay Peters · The Verge · 2026-06-25

Internal details revealed by The Verge suggest Google is prepping a specialized interface for its next major mobile OS release. Android 17 will reportedly include a native gaming mode that splits foldable screens to display a complete virtual gamepad on one side while the game ru

Internal details revealed by The Verge suggest Google is prepping a specialized interface for its next major mobile OS release. Android 17 will reportedly include a native gaming mode that splits foldable screens to display a complete virtual gamepad on one side while the game ru