Tag: iOS
News Microsoft Says Native Xbox Cloud Gaming App Remains 'Impossible' On Apple Devices
"The 30 percent commission fee makes it impossible"
Despite Apple opening up its storefront for native game streaming apps earlier this year, Microsoft still doesn't think it's viable to launch an Xbox Cloud Gaming app on the iOS platform. Speaking as part of a new UK CMA i
News GameSir's New Xbox Cloud Gaming Controller Sounds Like One Of The Best Yet
Hall Effect Sticks and a movable type-C port? Yes please!
A couple of years ago, we reviewed the excellent GameSir X2 Pro Mobile Game Controller for Xbox Cloud Gaming and Xbox Remote Play, and it was such an impressive product that we're still using it regul
News Bethesda's New DOOM Title Tops Mobile Gaming Charts On Release
Little doom guy
Did you know that a new DOOM game launched this week? While it's not quite the next mainline entry from id Software, 'Mighty DOOM' is out now on mobile devices, and it seems to be performing rather well in its launch week. In fact, Mighty DOOM is now top of the free-to-play charts on both iOS and Android at the time of writing. Of...
News Nine More Game Pass Games Get Touch Controls, Xbox Improves Cloud Tech
iPad and iPhone improvements!
In its latest Game Pass announcement post, Xbox has revealed that nine more games now support touch controls on mobile. These are all Game Pass titles and they can be used via Xbox Cloud Gaming with an Ultimate membership. Among Us Katamari Damacy Reroll
News Did You Know? You Can Now Join FaceTime Calls From Your Xbox
Thanks to Apple & Microsoft Edge
For the longest time, you could only ever join FaceTme calls if you owned an Apple device like an iPhone or iPad, but it's now possible to join them on a whole array of devices — and that even includes Xbox consoles. This is due to the recent ability for iOS users to create "Facetime Links", which can then be sent...
News Xbox Series X Controller Support Rolls Out On iOS Next Week
Finally!
We've known about Xbox Series X controller support being in beta testing on iOS devices for a while now, but last night's Spring Loaded Event from Apple confirmed the update is rolling out publicly sometime next week. iOS 14.5 has been in an extended beta testing cycle, but will finally be made public on the week commencing April 26...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives On PC, iOS In Beta Form This Week
"The limited beta is our time to test and learn"
It's been a long time coming, but now Microsoft has officially announced that a "limited beta" will begin for Xbox Cloud Gaming on PC and iOS devices as soon as tomorrow, April 20th for select Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users. The Xbox team says it will be sending out invites on a continuous basis to...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For iOS Coming Soon, According To Phil Spencer
Good news for Apple users
Although it's had to overcome a series of hurdles to make it happen, Xbox Cloud Gaming is, in fact, on its way to iOS devices. As of last month, it was apparently "not very far away", so what's the latest? Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, last week reassured a fan that Xbox hasn't forgotten about iOS support for xCloud and that...
News Xbox Cloud Gaming For iOS Is 'Not Very Far Away', Says Microsoft
It shouldn't be too long now
Microsoft has had some very publicised issues in bringing Xbox Cloud Gaming (also known as Project xCloud) to iOS devices, but according to the team at Xbox, it's "not very far" away at this point. This was stated in a new Cloud Gaming "official walkthrough" video posted to the Xbox YouTube channel earlier today, where...
News The Xbox Mobile App Is Finally Adding In Some 'Missing' Features
Update: Starting with Achievements this month
Update (Tue 9th Mar, 2021 22:00 GMT): Microsoft has confirmed today that Achievements will be the first of these "missing features" to be added back into the Xbox mobile app, starting with a limited set of players: "Achievements are returning! We heard the fan feedback that our community wants...
News You'll Be Able To Change Your Gamerpic With The New Xbox App Soon
Get ready to customise on the go
Rejoice! It appears that the ability to change your Xbox gamerpic is returning to the Xbox app on both iOS and Android. As spotted by one eagle eyed Reddit user, a recent update to the Xbox Beta app has added the function to change your gamer picture. According to the patch notes, users will be able to set their...
News The New Xbox App Is Cool, But It's Missing Some Key Features
Fans have been quick to point them out
The new Xbox app for mobile finally launched on iOS and Android back on Monday after being made available in Beta for the past few weeks, and the reception so far has been somewhat mixed. On the plus side, it includes some fantastic features such as a streamlined set-up feature for new consoles (including the...
News New Xbox Mobile App Brings Remote Play To Apple Users
Stream your console to your phone
It was back in late September that Microsoft released a new Xbox mobile app for Android users, and following a brief testing period, that same app is also now available for Apple users on iOS. The app introduces a ton of new and improved features, including streamlined notifications for parties, chats and new...
News Microsoft Ends Project xCloud Testing On iOS, Focusing On Android For Now
Intends to reach "all devices" eventually
Microsoft has revealed that it's ended its Project xCloud preview testing on Apple iOS devices earlier than expected, with the preview continuing for Android users until September 11th. In a statement to The Verge, the company explained that it was putting its focus on the service's Android release next...
