Apple Arcade

Sanrio brings Hello Kitty to Apple Arcade with 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure'

Players can help Hello Kitty restore an abandoned theme park to its former glory in a new open-world adventure game on Apple Arcade.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

Apple Vision Pro will launch with over 100 Apple Arcade games

Apple has revealed that its new Apple Vision Pro headset will launch with game controller support, and also an existing library of 100 Apple Arcade games on day one.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Apple adds 20 new games to its Apple Arcade catalog

Apple has announced a major update to the Apple Arcade catalog, adding 20 new games across a multitude of genres.

Amber Neely | 1 year ago

How to check for free carrier benefits on your iPhone

Carriers in the US offer free perks for choosing them as your wireless provider. Here's how to check for unclaimed benefits for Apple Services on your iPhone and iPad.

Andrew O'Hara | 1 year ago

Apple making the case that Apple Silicon Mac & iPhone are great gaming machines

Apple held a surprise, invite-only event on Thursday to showcase some games coming to its devices in 2023, and they aren't limited to Apple Arcade.

Andrew Orr | 1 year ago

Eddy Cue highlights groundbreaking year for apps, music, TV

As senior vice president of Apple Music, Apple TV+ and more, Eddy Cue is celebrating a milestone number of subscribers, and what he describes as a 'groundbreaking year' for apps, music, TV.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

How much money you save with Apple One bundles in Fall 2022

With Apple having recently hiked the price of most of its subscription services, the new cost of the Apple One bundle can still make it a bargain, in the right circumstances. Here's how it breaks down.

William Gallagher | 1 year ago

Tom Hanks 'Hanx 101 Trivia' is coming to Apple Arcade

Actor and writer Tom Hanks has created "Hanx 101 Trivia," and it will debut on Apple Arcade on September 2, 2022.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

What happens when a game is removed from Apple Arcade

In a support document, Apple has revealed that when games are removed from Apple Arcade, users can still play them for a short time.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

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Apple adds new 'Leaving Soon' section to Apple Arcade, starting with 15 titles

Apple Arcade now has a new "Leaving Arcade Soon" tab listing titles that will be removed from the service — starting with 15 games.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Apple Arcade is well positioned to take a slice of booming gaming market, analyst says

Apple Arcade is a unique offering among gaming services and is well-positioned to take advantage of the booming market, according to JP Morgan.

Mike Peterson | 2 years ago

Razer unveils second-generation Kishi mobile controller with improved controls

The Razer Kishi v2 controller, with a more stable design, is available now for Android, but will be available in the fall for the iPhone.

Darryl Boxberger | 2 years ago

Native Nintendo Switch controller & steering wheel support coming to iOS 16, iPadOS 16, macOS Ventura

The new Game Controller framework enables the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, Joy-Con, and some USB steering wheels to connect to systems running iPadOS 16, iOS 16, macOS Ventura natively, for the first time.

Darryl Boxberger | 2 years ago

Ex-Apple Arcade creative director poached by Disney for metaverse push

Apple's former Apple Arcade Creative Director Mark Bozon is now a key overseer of Disney's metaverse component.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

The top 10 Apple Arcade games in May 2022

Apple Arcade has over 200 games available to play with no ads, no in-app purchases, and a constant flow of new content. Here's AppleInsider's top ten games to try in May 2022.

Wesley Hilliard | 2 years ago

Apple could make game controller that magnetically attaches to iPhone

Apple Arcade games could be played in the future by using console-like game controllers that magnetically snap on to the sides of an iPhone or iPad.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Is the Apple One subscription bundle worth it in spring 2022?

The cost of an Apple One collection of services hasn't changed since it launched, but those services have grown. Here's how to decide whether it's worth buying the bundle in 2022.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Verizon unveils new 5G Play More mobile plan with Apple Arcade

Verizon on Thursday unveiled its new 5G Play More monthly mobile phone plan, featuring six free months of Apple Music, unlimited Mobile Hotspot data, and free Apple Arcade for the duration of the membership.

Darryl Boxberger | 2 years ago

Sony planned PlayStation Now gaming service for the iPhone & Android

A series of internal documents reveal that Sony had planned to bring its PlayStation Now service to mobile devices — and Apple had insider knowledge of the plan.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Disney battle arena game to land on Apple Arcade in December

Apple Arcade subscribers play as iconic Disney and Pixar characters in a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA)-style game set to drop as a platform exclusive in December.