Apple's October 2021 in review: MacBook Pro, Apple Watch, and shipping delays

You wait a year for a new processor and then two come along at once. October 2021 is going to be remembered for the launch of the M1 Max and M1 Pro MacBook Pro, but there was so much more, too.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

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 4 years ago 4

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.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Backbone One iPhone controller users get new features with optional subscription

The Backbone One iPhone gaming controller gets Twitch integration, screen sharing, and more thanks to an upcoming update and paid service called Backbone+.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

'Transformers: Tactical Arena' lands on Apple Arcade this Friday

Apple Arcade will net another exclusive title this Friday with the launch of "Transformers: Tactical Arena," a competitive, real-time PvP strategy game featuring a laundry list of familiar "Transformer" characters.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 2

Apple now calls itself a gaming company fighting with Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo

In an earnings filing, Apple has made clear that it believes that it is locked in combat with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, highlighting how important it views gaming on its platforms.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 63

'Lego Star Wars: Castaways' coming to Apple Arcade in November

Apple has announced that a new Lego Star Wars action-adventure title, titled "Castaways," is coming to its Apple Arcade gaming service.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

Apple considered making a cloud gaming service alongside Apple Arcade

A new report claims that Apple considered launching its own cloud-based gaming service in parallel with Apple Arcade, similar to Nvidia's GeForce Now and Google's Stadia.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 14

Apple promotes Apple Music, Apple Arcade in iOS Settings app

Apple device users who purchased a new iPhone 13, or who recently upgraded to the latest iOS 15 release, are seeing static Settings menu options advertising for first-party services Apple Music and Apple Arcade.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 8

'Tiny Wings+' set to debut on Apple Arcade soon

App Store classic "Tiny Wings" is making its way to Apple Arcade, exposing a new generation of gamers to the easy to pick up, difficult to master game.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 3

'Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls' hits Apple Arcade on Friday

After an initial announcement in August, Konami is set to deliver its hotly anticipated side-scroller "Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls" to Apple Arcade as a platform exclusive on Friday.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

Apple Arcade nets 'Zookeeper World' and 'Thumper: Pocket Edition+'

Apple on Tuesday announced match-3 game "Zookeeper World" will arrive on Apple Arcade this Friday, with "Thumper: Pocket Edition+" soon to follow.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

'Lego Star Wars Battles' strategy game coming soon to Apple Arcade

"Lego Star Wars Battles" is a real-time strategy game filled with iconic locations and characters from the franchise, coming soon to Apple Arcade.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Barclaycard & Experian offering months of free Apple Music, Apple Arcade, more

UK customers who take out a new Barclaycard credit card via Experian can get up to five months free use of Apple Music, Apple News+, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV+.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple Arcade games 'Baldo: the Guardian Owls' & 'Asphalt 8: Airborne+' release Friday

The next games to land on Apple Arcade are adventure game "Baldo: the Guardian Owls" and racing game "Asphalt 8: Airborne+" on August 27.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 2

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