Apple says games offered by these emulators must adhere to “all applicable laws” to prevent things like piracy, so it’s hardly a free-for-all. And despite the obvious restrictions, it’s easy to see ...

Third-party app stores are coming to the iPhone and iPad in Europe, as is iPhone sideloading and support for third-party payment systems. Apple might dread it, and it's not ready to announce it. But ...

Microsoft wants more App Store changes, and Apple maintains it helps support cloud gaming apps on iOS. Microsoft wants more App Store changes, and Apple maintains it helps support cloud gaming apps on ...

In 2022, after Microsoft's game-changing acquisition of Activision Blizzard, the software giant hinted at their plans to create a "next-generation game store." In an interview a year later, Microsoft ...

Phone users can finally download emulators for iOS.

The popular battle royale video game Fortnite is returning to the App Store in worldwide markets in the latest chapter of ...

Microsoft's latest bold move is creating an Xbox mobile game app store, which the company announced will launch this July. Users will be able to enjoy and receive first-party games from the company.

Apple is working on an App Store-style app designed for gaming, according to a report from 9to5Mac. It would merge App Store gaming content, Apple Arcade, and Game Center into a central location. The ...

It’s been a month since Apple released iOS 18 to the public, but the company is already working on future software updates. Interestingly, as Apple has been investing more in gaming, it seems that the ...

Apple is easing up on its App Store guidelines so that it’s now possible to “provide access to mini apps and games” within other apps. While that may sound a bit confusing, it essentially means that a ...

Mobile gaming downloads are falling worldwide, but higher player spending is making the App Store more profitable anyway. Mobile game downloads declined worldwide in 2025, but in-app spending remained ...