Apple engaged on new App Retailer-like app devoted to video games

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It’s been a month since Apple launched iOS 18 to the general public, however the firm is already engaged on future software program updates. Apparently, as Apple has been investing extra in gaming, evidently the corporate is now engaged on a brand new App Retailer-like app devoted to video games.

Apple growing a brand new gaming hub for iOS

9to5Mac has realized particulars concerning the new challenge from dependable sources acquainted with the matter. The brand new app combines performance from the App Retailer and Sport Middle in a single place. The gaming app isn’t anticipated to exchange Sport Middle. In truth, it’s going to combine with the consumer’s Sport Middle profile.

In accordance with our sources, the app could have a number of tabs, together with a “Play Now” tab, a tab for the consumer’s video games, buddies, and extra. In Play Now, customers will discover editorial content material and recreation solutions. The app will even present issues like challenges, leaderboards, and achievements. Video games from each the App Retailer and Apple Arcade might be featured within the new retailer.

The app will even promote particular gaming occasions and details about necessary updates. As well as, Apple is reportedly experimenting with some sort of integration with FaceTime and iMessage in its new gaming app – probably to assist gamers talk with one another. The corporate can be exploring letting builders present mini video games based mostly on App Clips.

In apply, the app would work just like the Xbox app for iPhone, the place gamers can see their standing, buddies’ actions, seek for new video games and examine their recreation library. Presumably, Apple needs to make its units extra interesting to avid gamers with the brand new app.

Apple presently has Apple Arcade, which is a subscription service that gives entry to a number of video games for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. The platform is built-in with the App Retailer and prices $6.99 per thirty days. With iOS 18 and macOS 15, Apple has launched new instruments to assist builders port Mac video games to iOS.

As for the brand new gaming app, it’s unclear whether or not Apple plans to introduce it subsequent yr with a future iOS 18 replace or as a part of iOS 19.