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Android 17 to add virtual gamepad controls for foldable devices

Will Sattelberg

7h ago· 2 min readenNews

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Android 17 is introducing a new 50/50 display layout for foldable devices that adds virtual gamepad controls, enhancing the gaming experience on foldables like the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This feature brings emulator-style virtual controls to mobile games, addressing the challenge of software scaling on square foldable displays and making existing devices better for on-the-go gaming.

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Foldables combine the extra-large displays of a tablet with something a little more pocket-friendly, especially on modern ultra-thin devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

For all the potential that arrives with that big screen, it can sometimes be difficult to find software that perfectly scales for those square displays.

Android 17 will bring an all-new 50/50 display layout to your library of mobile games, delivering emulator-esque virtual controls to players.

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Android 17 is bringing virtual controls to foldables, making your already-existing device even better for gaming on the go.

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