We knew that Backbone was gearing up to launch a version of its mobile gaming controller to work on Android devices, with preorders opening as early as July. And today, the company has officially ...

Backbone’s new gaming controller looks like it should have a phone inside. The Backbone Pro has the same basic shape as the company’s previous device, the excellent Backbone One — its two oblong ...

There’s a new, Sony-licensed mobile controller in town. Backbone’s DualSense-inspired One, which originally launched in 2022 for iOS, now has an Android counterpart with USB-C support instead of ...

One of the best phone controllers around is at its second-best price. Plus, we’ve got a few more juicy tech deals. One of the best phone controllers around is at its second-best price. Plus, we’ve got ...

The Backbone One is a great option for casual mobile gamers that works with both iPhone and Android devices. Unlike many other mobile controllers, the Backbone One connects directly to your phone via ...

Will was the Phones Editor at Android Police from August 2022 to May 2025, which usually meant his desk was covered in a dozen different smartphones at any given time. Prior to that, he was a news ...

I’m a big fan of the Backbone One gaming controller for iPhone. In a pinch, I’ve used it to play games on my laptop too. There’s some good news for Android users who have been wondering what all the ...

The Backbone Pro takes cues from other pro-style controllers by adding a pair of back buttons and customization options designed to give players the freedom to fine-tune to the experience to fit their ...

Unlike with the PS5 or Xbox, there’s no such thing as a first-party controller from Apple or Google for the best phones. Instead, there’s a wide variety of third-party ones that work across both iOS ...

In theory, it ought to be as good a time as ever to be a gamer on the iPhone. Classic console emulators have rolled out to the platform for the first time, and they work great. There are strong ...

With Apple finally ditching its Lightning connector for a USB-C port in its new iPhone 15 line of smartphones, Backbone has announced a rebranding of its Android line of controllers. The Backbone ...