Apple says game streaming services like Microsoft's xCloud violate App Store policies

07 August 2020
This applies to Nvidia's GeForce Now and Google's Stadia as well. It's why xCloud testing on iOS was ended early.

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  • 08 Aug 2020

ca81, 08 Aug 2020If the reason for rejection is that Apple cannot review eac... moreGood observation, they basically shot themselves in the foot with that bs statement.

    ethereal, 08 Aug 2020May be they are taking about use experience instead. That&#... moreBeyond

      ca81, 08 Aug 2020If the reason for rejection is that Apple cannot review eac... moreMay be they are taking about use experience instead. That's still behind me, however.

        In any case Apple systems and OS are not fit for gaming in any case. Their game titles are not pro grade and not as advanced in other options available. Very limited few good ones probably available. Apple is throwing their towels on their brand equity than any solid reasons! 30% cut is what preventing MS to work with Apple, soon many developers do the same...

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          • Anonymous
          • vry
          • 08 Aug 2020

          AnonD-762416, 08 Aug 2020Influencers will be called on to make you forget you read t... moreRules for thee but not for me.

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            • Portz
            • T1t
            • 08 Aug 2020

            Apple blows as always

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              • AnonD-762416
              • 3i8
              • 08 Aug 2020

              Influencers will be called on to make you forget you read this.
              Apple is good. Apple knows what's good for you. Apple is good.
              Obey.

                To me, the consumer is the loser in this situation. If Apple is trying to control its App Store, then the U.S. Department of Justice has to intervine and force Apple to open up its Walled Garden of its iOS ecosystem (its own App Store included), or else permanently relinquish control of its business, and will be required to pay $999 centillion USD plus 100,000,000% fees and interest, as well as sell off all of its Assets and Cash to smaller tech companies, and the penalties cannot be appealed at all, even if it reaches the Supreme Court, and regardless of Verdict in the Court of Law. This also applies to any other Big Tech companies in the Silicon Valley...

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                  • Apple fan
                  • n1@
                  • 08 Aug 2020

                  Ok Apple! So change the policies!

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                    • Anonymous
                    • F@2
                    • 08 Aug 2020

                    Anti-competitive. Call in the lawyers. It's none of their business what people put on their, seperate legal entity, own screens from third party seperate legal entities. That content is not sold through their stores at all, so has nothing to do with them.

                    It is exactly the same as demanding to approve any video or audio file, you even shoot yourself, before it can be played on your own device. Very short sighted.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • thv
                      • 08 Aug 2020

                      Really? How about MS Office? Should Microsoft pull that out from iOS and MacOS all together? ~BadMove,Apple~

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                        • 08 Aug 2020

                        iOS Succckkks, 08 Aug 2020Thank God I permanently left the iOS ecosystem. Now I don&... moreLet me know how many apps you installed the Indian goverment bans though.

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                          • 08 Aug 2020

                          If the reason for rejection is that Apple cannot review each and every game offered on the xCloud then does Apple review all items on Amazon, Netflix, etc.

                          Actually, if Apple does not allow a 'marketplace' within a 'marketplace' then how are apps for any marketplace (eBay, Amazon, etc.) allowed on iOS ??

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                            • 08 Aug 2020

                            Phones fan, 07 Aug 2020I want to see the expression on the face of an iPhone use... moreWait....Forza is on the App Store...

                            That's a bit strange but Apple really needs to be more flexible.

                              Thank God I permanently left the iOS ecosystem.
                              Now I don't need to depend upon some stoopid Cr@p Store to get my apps or stream a service.
                              Plenty of useful apk I use on my OP8 pro are not available on playstore.
                              I Don't know what would I do without the availability of these apps on iOS as the ecosystem is completely locked & restricted beyond the Appstore.

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                                • 08 Aug 2020

                                ;D

                                  Panku, 07 Aug 2020Ohh my god guys this is not about Monopoly, Apple doesn... moreYou cant side load a game, if it is saved remotely on another server. You can stream only what is available on that servers..

                                    Comments section always very very interesting then the news itself

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 07 Aug 2020

                                      Can't blame em 😂😂

                                        Apple is getting behind the gaming streaming services, probably the big next thing.

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