ToplineApple overhauled its App Store guidelines on Friday to allow for game streaming services that had previously been denied—but the rules are still restrictive and it’s unclear if major players, such as Microsoft and Google, will be keen to follow them. Photo by INA FASSBENDER/AFP via Getty ImagesKey FactsGame streaming services Google Stadia, Facebook Gaming, Nvidia’s GeForce Now and Microsoft’s xCloud don’t offer gameplay on iOS because of Apple’s policies limiting cloud streaming and third-party titles. On Friday, Apple adjusted its rules to allow for these services to operate on iOS, but each game needs to be a separate app available on the App Store subject to Apple’s review process. It’s unclear if gaming services launch on Apple devices, or if they will continue to skip out on iOS altogether. Fortnite maker Epic Games is embroiled in a tense legal battle with the tech giant over its App Store fees.

Source: Forbes September 11, 2020 23:31 UTC