Yep, what I am doing with my Mac Computers, I guess phone will be next.
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Microsoft's xCloud Unavailable on iOS at Launch, Future Uncertain
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Yep, what I am doing with my Mac Computers, I guess phone will be next.
Maybe...but xcloud seems like a smart move. It supposedly will come bundled with Microsofts Game Pass which i subscribed to last week... you can download your games currently to Xbox or PC - but streaming will allow you to play without having to download hundreds of gigabytes, and play on non-Windows platforms that have different APIs.... so that DirectX game you want to play would work on a Mac or iPhone. And you don't need to buy extra copies for each platform.
So two downsides for Apple..... loss of revenue, and possibly loss of a ported game.
But this rule needs to change
Maybe read the 20 comments before you, before clumping this group in “herd mentality.”
Thank you for having nothing of value to add. This is genuinely a big concern. There’s no reason for it and Apple customers are the ones that are suffering.
I’m really big into mobile gaming and gaming in general and this is definitely pushing me closer to Android. I love the iPhone, but this is getting nuts.
Or push Apple to stop being a bunch of morons.
More often than not it seems these restrictions come down to Apple wanting their cut and restricting anything that doesn’t allow them to get their cut. Unless of course Apple needs the app/service on their platform. Then they create a whole new category to exempt those apps.
Mostly I support Apple's position on the App Store but this particular restriction... it really doesn't appear to serve any purpose beyond being anti-competition. Apple doesn't have an answer to these cloud services other than its own fairly mediocre Arcade (to which I subscribe, hoping it'll get better). I don't see how customers are served by this restriction.
So you came here to call names without actually reading any of the posts. That says a lot more about you. Mostly people are NOT defending Apple's position.
I really hope the antitrust hearings eventually break Apple up into smaller companies.
They really do spend a hell of a lot of time and money ensuring their customers experience is limited and not as good as the competition.
They really do spend a hell of a lot of time and money ensuring their customers experience is limited and not as good as the competition.
So I buy into apples ecosystem. I have their phone, watch, iMacs and MacBooks, I subscribe to their Apple Music and Apple TV. But yet I get punished for wanting to play my Xbox on my phone like I could if I had gone the google route instead?
Taking the piss mate.
Taking the piss mate.
There is absolutely a reason for it. It's too huge tech companies competing for services business. Services have become a major profit center for both of these companies. This is everything to them and their shareholders. Most likely Apple would allow this on their platform but only if they get a cut, which Microsoft is probably not willing to give. Or maybe they are, but the dispute is about amounts. Who knows. And whatever happens here extends to every other company that wants to stream games on Apple's platform.
I certainly don't like this from a consumer point of view, and there is a fair argument that this has gone too far. But I'm not the least bit surprised by it. We've been watching similar issues play out with satellite and cable TV, where network stations go offline because they can't reach a deal on fees, and then the consumer gets dragged into the fight.
Wow, everyone looking to get the most out of their devices, please move on. Cocky Jeremy has just solved this with his enlightened comment!
Either build a platform people can write apps for that is open, or build a platform that is completely walled off. The next sentence was about to be full of curse words at Apple. I for one am tired of this crap, and I've had about 10 different iPhones, 3 iPads, 4 AppleTVs, 4 MacBook Pros, and a several Mac Minis & iMacs over the years.
This would honestly push me to get an Android. Game pass is that ****ing good.
Although I wonder if it's because it's in Beta? But Stadia exists so that wouldn't make sense.
Although I wonder if it's because it's in Beta? But Stadia exists so that wouldn't make sense.
We are WAY past this being the default response for the past x amount of year. Either actually offer something to the discussion, or **** and get out. I'm tired of these "gEt An anDroId" comments
I already bought a device that has the technical capability of using this app, and I didn’t receive a subsidy from Apple to purchase the device.
I will be offering my opinion that this policy is anti consumer, since there is no reason for Apple to do this than they wish to make more money from me. (For example no security or safety or user experience reasons)
In addition, articles like this are good because symmetrical information is necessary for markets to function.
So yeah... go get an Android.
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Yeah. Lets ignore what the trillion dollar company is doing because Mr Forum Guy knows more than Apple.
Is everyone forgetting we have Apple Arcade? No need for anything else with that hardcore library available 👍
I say: don’t bother getting upset. Considering LAN-based game streaming is passable at most, WAN-based game streaming is “snake oil”.
Sounds like someone who’s never used it
yes all the biggest companies get and stay big because they consistently do right by the customers. we should trust that they have our best interests in mind.