Microsoft has criticized Apple’s recent changes to the App Store guidelines to allow native cloud gaming apps like Xbox on the iPhone and iPad.
Microsoft slams Apple hard over cloud gaming shenanigans
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The best Bluetooth controllers for iPhone
Gaming on iOS is extremely underrated. I say that as someone who plays Call of Duty Mobile just about every day on my iPhone. Sure the screen is a little small, but the graphics look great, and my Bluetooth controller makes it feel almost exactly the same as it does on a full-blown console.
If you don't already have a controller, you need to get one ASAP, especially since Apple is now allowing game emulators in the App Store. There's already a fantastic emulator available, with full gamepad support, called Delta, so we thought now would be a great time to review the best Bluetooth controllers for iPhone.
Microsoft says it won’t bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to iPhone under Apple’s new rules
There won’t be an Xbox Cloud Gaming app on iPhone because Microsoft doesn’t believe there’s enough opportunity for monetization under Apple’s new terms.
Microsoft could launch a dedicated iPhone app store for Xbox cloud gaming in 2024
After the EU’s new rules come into force in March 2024, Microsoft will have legal ground to launch a new iPhone app store dedicated to Xbox games.
Apple Music for Xbox One and Xbox X/S has arrived on Microsoft Store
You can now enjoy Apple Music on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and Xbox One. Meanwhile, Apple Music for Windows will arrive in the Microsoft Store next year.
Microsoft’s ‘Keystone’ cloud streaming device may take on the Apple TV in the future
At one point in the past, Microsoft was putting a lot of the company's eggs on a future focused almost entirely on streaming entertainment. So much so that one of its previous video game consoles, the Xbox One, was practically kneecapped right out of the gate because of Microsoft's vision for the future. Things didn't pan out that way, though, and now, with the Xbox Series S and Series X, Microsoft's back on track. But that doesn't mean the company has given up on that particular dream.
Fortnite relaunches on iPhone and iPad via Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service
You can now play Fortnite on iPhone and iPad for free with just a Microsoft account via Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming over-the-air service.
For some folks, macOS Monterey 12.3 breaks compatibility with Xbox, DualShock, Nimbus and other game controllers
For some, Apple's macOS Monterey 12.3 update breaks compatibility with third-party game controllers such as Xbox, PlayStation DualShock, Nimbus and more.
It’s possible to join FaceTime calls from TV using Xbox, but not via Apple TV. Here’s why.
It's apparently possible to join a FaceTime call via an Xbox video game console, but no such luck if you're using an Apple TV set-top box. We explain what's going on.
Apple briefly hinted that Apple Music is coming to gaming consoles
Apple Music is available beyond the Apple ecosystem, thanks to support on some smart TVs and, most notably, Android devices. But, one area of use that Apple has not yet capitalized on is video game consoles. Apple Music is not currently available on Sony's PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 5, Microsoft's Xbox One series or the newer Series S or Series X, and it's not available on Nintendo's Switch. However, there have been some grumblings that could be changing. And now even Apple's hinted at the possibility.
Microsoft improves latency and iPhone pairing with new Xbox controller firmware
Microsoft is testing a new version of the software powering its older Xbox controllers on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Windows 10, Android and other platforms.
Microsoft officially launches Xbox Cloud Gaming for iOS devices through Safari
Microsoft's goal was to launch its cloud gaming service, xCloud (or Xbox Cloud Gaming), directly on the App Store. But Apple isn't keen on that idea (even after making some changes to seem like it is). So, like other companies, Microsoft had to use a workaround, utilizing Safari to welcome the service for iOS users.