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

> 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.

- **Source:** [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/tech/957450/android-17-foldable-gaming-mode-virtual-controller?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3dc72040ef567f38da6aed)
- **Published:** 2026-06-26
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #google #android #foldable
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3dc72040ef567f38da6aed

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