Apple allegedly working on a gaming App Store
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Apple allegedly working on a brand new An App Store-type app built specifically for games in an attempt to make its products more appealing to gamers.
Currently, iPhone games can only be downloaded from the existing App Store or through Apple Arcade, which is the company’s subscription-only approach to mobile gaming.
Apple’s new app reportedly combines aspects of the existing App Store and Game Center into one place. Specific details about the purported app, as well as its content, layout, and features, were revealed in a dedicated report.
A report from 9to5mac claims that Apple’s new gaming-focused app store will include a “Play Now” tab, as well as a tab for the user’s friends. The “Play Now” tab will supposedly feature content hand-picked by the app’s editorial team, while the app will also include challenges, leaderboards, and achievements.
Both Apple Arcade games and games from the existing App Store will reportedly be available. There are also rumors of FaceTime and iMessage integration for this potential app, allowing users to communicate with each other while playing games. Developers will be able to use App Clips to showcase games.
The report cites anonymous people familiar with the matter, and there is no information on when this rumored app might be released. There is no way to confirm the accuracy of the rumor since the sources cannot be verified, but the move is not beyond the realm of possibility, so it is assessed as possible.
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