Microsoft's gaming CEO doesn't think iOS is open enough for Xbox gaming

In a new interview, Microsoft's Phil Spencer discusses how Microsoft is bringing its Xbox titles to new platforms — but he doesn't think they'll find a home on iOS.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 21

How to play 'Destiny 2 - Lightfall' on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac

Destiny 2's new expansion Lightfall is available. Here's how you can play the epic space game on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Black Friday deal: get 3 months of Xbox Live Gold for $9.99

Pick up the 3-month Xbox Live Gold subscription for just $9.99, the lowest price ever, with this Black Friday deal that knocks 60% off the retail price.

Appleinsider Staff 3 years ago 0

Apple Music is now available on Xbox

Microsoft and Apple have added the Apple Music app to the Microsoft Store for Xbox Series X, Series S, and Xbox One.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Microsoft's new app store pledge preserves its walled garden on Xbox

Microsoft has announced a series of 11 pledges to do with App Store and fair dealing with developers, but won't apply 4 major ones to its Xbox store.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 43

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

Apple hints at Apple Music app for gaming consoles

More evidence of an impending Apple Music debut on Playstation, Xbox and other consoles surfaced on Monday when Apple updated promotional materials to reference compatibility with gaming hardware.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 3

Xbox controller update delivers improved iPhone connectivity with iOS 15

A firmware update pushed out by Microsoft on Wednesday allows gamers to keep their Bluetooth-enabled Xbox controller paired with both the console and a smartphone like Apple's iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 2

How to play on your PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X with an iPad Pro

While you could play console games on your TV, you could just as easily play them on an M1 iPad Pro. Here's what you need to know to use the Xbox and Playstation game streaming features on Apple's tablet.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Hands on: Xbox Cloud Gaming on iPhone and iPad

Microsoft has made Xbox Cloud Gaming on iPhone and iPad available to all of its Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers, but the service still needs polish to live up to the hype.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 8

Xbox Game Pass launches on iPhone, iPad

Xbox has launched a Safari-compatible version of its Game Pass streaming service on iPhone, and select controller partners are offering three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 20

Microsoft Xcloud game streaming service coming to iPhone, iPad via Safari very soon

Following a long testing period, Microsoft is releasing its Xcloud game streaming service to all Safari users on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac in the next few weeks.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 10

Apple's attempts to exclude Xbox exec's testimony a 'distraction,' Microsoft says

Microsoft shot back at Apple's attempts to exclude Xbox executive Lori Wright's testimony in the Epic Games v. Apple trial, claiming that Apple is using the accusations as a distraction.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 28

Apple files to strike Microsoft testimony over console profit claims

Apple has disputed the credibility of an Epic Games witness from Microsoft in its App Store trial, in that claims Xbox game consoles were sold at cost to subsidize game sales can't be substantiated due to Microsoft refusing to provide documentation to back it up.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 26

Microsoft testing browser-based xCloud game streaming

Microsoft is working to bring its xCloud game-streaming service to iOS, and is testing a version that works entirely within a web browser.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

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