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Android 17 Might Turn Your Phone Into A True Gaming Beast
BetaBeacon
November 18, 2025

Android 17 Might Turn Your Phone Into A True Gaming Beast

Google is working on a dedicated settings section for connected gaming accessories like gamepads in the Android 17 update. Users may be able to program or remap buttons on their controllers, and there could be support for an on-screen gamepad for large-screen Android devices. The update may also bring wider compatibility with external controllers, lower latency connections, and performance boosts in graphics APIs like Vulkan.
First look: Google's new 'EyeDropper' app will help you pick colors in Android 17
AppWizard
October 24, 2025

First look: Google’s new ‘EyeDropper’ app will help you pick colors in Android 17

Google is introducing a new native color picker tool called "EyeDropper," expected to launch with Android 17. This tool will provide a system-wide API that allows apps to let users select colors from their screens and retrieve their values. Currently, Android does not have a built-in color picker, which EyeDropper aims to address. The EyeDropper API will enable developers to integrate a color picker into their applications easily, streamlining development and reducing app sizes. It operates through a specific Intent (android.intent.action.OPENEYEDROPPER) that opens the EyeDropper app to capture the current screen. Users can select colors using a cursor and apply their choices back to the originating app. The EyeDropper app will also adapt its interface based on connected peripherals, switching between desktop and touchscreen modes. While it has appeared in the Android Canary update, it is not expected to be included in the upcoming Android 16 updates, with the earliest availability likely coinciding with Android 17. There are no official plans for rolling out EyeDropper to existing devices via a Google Play System Update.
How to Supercharge Gemini App Usage on Foldables and Tablets
AppWizard
October 31, 2024

How to Supercharge Gemini App Usage on Foldables and Tablets

The Gemini app has been enhanced since its launch on Android, with updates improving its functionality for foldable phones and tablets. The app supports both cover and main screens, allowing users to switch view modes and minimize it. On the main screen, users can initiate Gemini with voice commands or gestures, reposition it, and use split-screen mode. The cover screen offers similar functionality, though split-screen support is limited. Gemini is compatible with various Android foldable devices, and there is potential for future support on standard smartphones.
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