In its fight to try and get xCloud on iOS and iPadOS, it turns out Microsoft led to an entirely different company's app getting removed from the App Store.
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Microsoft will launch the xCloud beta for iPhone and iPad beginning April 20
It has been a longtime coming, especially considering Microsoft had to skirt Apple's App Store to make it happen, but the company's cloud gaming service is finally coming to iPhone and iPad.
Microsoft is almost ready with the public preview of xCloud cloud game streaming on iOS and iPadOS
In 2020, Apple found itself at the center of a larger discussion regarding cloud game streaming. The folks at Apple believed they were in the right, essentially blocking services from its App Store, while companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and others weren't too happy with it. And a lot of customers found themselves on both sides of the fence, too. But those companies found a workaround, thanks to Apple's own mobile web browser.
Apple is apparently working to bring Music and Podcasts apps to Microsoft Store
Apple killed iTunes for Mac with macOS Catalina two years ago, but its Windows version continues to live on to this date. This may soon change, however, as the iPhone maker is rumored to be testing Microsoft Store versions of the native Music and Podcasts apps.
Microsoft is bringing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and cloud game streaming to iOS in Spring 2021
It's been a rough stretch for cloud game streaming on iOS as of late, with some big name companies not being able to launch their products on Apple's devices as they'd like. But, some companies have found a workaround: Safari. And as such, one of the biggest names in the game (no pun intended) is finally almost ready to launch its service for iOS devices.
Xbox chief Phil Spencer discusses App Store fees, Apple Arcade, and more
Xbox chief Phil Spencer sat down with The Verge to talk about several different topics, including fees associated with digital storefronts like Apple's App Store, and much more.
Apple devices will gain Xbox Series X controller support in the future
After adding support for other Xbox-related controllers, Apple says it's working on support for the newest generation of wireless controllers, too.
Apple TV app launching on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X consoles on November 10
What was once a rumor has now been confirmed by Microsoft itself, with the Apple TV coming soon to the company's video game consoles.
The Apple TV app may be launching on the Xbox and PlayStation consoles soon
Apple loves its ecosystem, but sometimes it has to branch out. And to get more people watching Apple TV+ content, that means a broader availability of the Apple TV app. And the Xbox and PlayStation may be the next destinations for the app.
You may soon be able to stream your Xbox games to your iOS devices [Update: remote play is official!]
Earlier this week, Microsoft released a new feature for the beta version of its Xbox app for Android devices. And the headline feature is probably coming to iOS, too.
Check out these 9 new Apple TV features in tvOS 14
Apple yesterday released the tvOS 14 software update that brings new capabilities and feature enhancements to the company’s Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K digital media players. Some of the big ones you’ve already heard about, such as an expanded Picture in Picture feature and multiuser support for Apple Arcade. With the media's attention focused on the headline-grabbing improvements in iOS 14, we thought you might also want to learn about everything new in tvOS 14 so here it goes...
Microsoft’s new Xbox Family Settings app helps parents keep tabs on their kids’ gaming
Microsoft is launching a new app in preview that is specifically designed to help parents and guardians monitor their children's gaming sessions on the Xbox.