California – United States – Technical reports revealed a new feature in Android 17 targeting mobile gaming enthusiasts, allowing users to easily change and customize in-game control buttons according to their personal play style.
The reports explained that the new feature provides players with greater flexibility in redistributing on-screen buttons, helping improve performance and reduce errors during gameplay, especially in competitive games that require speed and precision.
They added that the system will offer a simplified interface enabling users to adjust button positions, change their size and transparency, and save different settings for each game individually, creating a fully personalized experience.
The feature also supports integration with external controllers, allowing more precise button mapping and opening the door to a more console-like gaming experience.
Tech experts noted that this step comes as part of Google’s efforts to enhance mobile gaming, amid increasing competition and the growing global popularity of mobile games.
The feature is expected to attract a larger segment of players, especially as smartphones become a primary gaming platform, along with improvements in touch responsiveness and reduced latency, providing a smoother and more stable experience.
