Hardware / Android / June 19, 2026
Android 17 adds native controller remapping
Android 17 brings broader controller remapping and gaming-focused improvements alongside multitasking and security changes.
Android 17 also adds native controller remapping, which is great news for anyone tired of games treating controllers like mysterious plastic relics from another civilization. Better input control, foldable layouts and smoother multitasking make Android feel more serious as a gaming platform. Slowly but surely, phones are turning into weird little consoles.