Digital Trends

Android 17 is getting serious about physical controllers

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.

All the Android 17 features Google already confirmed - and 4 I'm still hoping for

All the Android 17 features Google already confirmed - and 4 I'm still hoping for ...
Android Authority

First look: Android 17 may finally let you remap buttons on your game controller

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” ...

Here’s how Android 17’s app lock will handle notifications

Android Canary 2601 spills the beans ...
Android Authority

Here's a look at how Android 17 will make alternative app stores easier to use

As part of a settlement with Epic, Google is introducing support for “Registered App Stores” starting with Android 17. Certified third-party stores will utilize a “single store install screen” that ...
The Verge

Android 17 might add native game controller remapping.

Normally, you’re kind of stuck with the button mapping video game developers choose, based on your controller of choice. But Android Authority has found evidence in the latest Android Canary release ...
Android

Android 17 May Finally Let You Lock Apps Without Third-Party Tools

Google appears to be working on a native App Lock feature for Android 17, based on code spotted in a recent Canary build. The feature would let users lock individual apps behind Face Unlock, ...