The release of Xbox Game Pass streaming via Project xCloud for Android devices has got off to a great start ever since its public launch last month, but Microsoft continues to face a stumbling block with Apple, with the iPhone maker placing unique restrictions on the service releasing on its App Store.
Xbox boss Phil Spencer told CNBC back in late September that Xbox remains "committed" to bringing Xbox Game Pass to iOS, and now according to report from Business Insider, the latest plan is to release a "direct browser-based solution" for Apple devices as a workaround, with a planned launch in 2021.
"We absolutely will end up on iOS," Spencer reportedly told employees at an all-hands meeting on Wednesday, although Microsoft has yet to comment on this at the time of writing.
It sounds like Microsoft might have a way through, then, but there's still a long way to go. In any case, the company seems absolutely determined to bring Xbox Game Pass streaming to Apple devices as soon as possible.
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[source businessinsider.com]
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A PWA solution will work which Amazon Luna is leveraging as an alternative way for it’s streaming service. But there will always be some extra iOS system level restrictions for web apps although chances are it may not matter that much for only streaming.
Really hope they can get this sorted with Apple asap.
Very much looking forward to using Game Pass on iOS
Even if Apple change their mind, MS is better of spending their money on the browser functionality and marketing the hell out of it. Apple along with Amazon is up in my list of crappy dismal ethics businesses.
Brilliant solution, hope it all works out, really don't like Apple, (and Amazon, and Sony, lol).
Hope they expand web access for laptop & win 10 too instead of a dedicated app
@Jakovasaur I have been Apple mad for a long time but recently switched to Android for this very reason. I don't like how they are trying to monopolise. They have become somewhat arrogant in recent years.
@Alpha_Pulse TBH I formed the same opinion off the back of proprietry cables, updates that slow devices, locking out 3rd party peripherals several years ago, before I even get started on the App store and software side of things.
The problem is, people who have invested heavily in their infrastructure will find it very difficult to exit with all their photos, music, videos, files and games accessible through their cloud services and only on their devices (with exception to some of the worst windows applications designed, throttles and bug ridden).
Now just to be a hypocrit, that still did not stop me from buying an iPad pro for drawing, but I avoid all the services like the plague.
@Jakovasaur haha literally my problem. I was so embedded in their ecosystem that I tried to leave several times but failed. I'm a part of the way out now and will continue to buy alternative products now.
That being said if some of their products does what I need better than the competition then I would be a fool not to explore it!
Sounds like they have a way through? They're doing literally what Apple has told every developer and officially support. “If it doesn't fit in our store feel free to make a browser version.“
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