Xbox will make a major change, the Game Pass app on iOS will cease to exist and will be integrated into the existing Xbox app
Microsoft will implement a major change that will affect one of its mobile apps for iOSwe are talking about the Xbox app Game Pass to cease to exist and join the Xbox app This has been around for a long time. According to the Xbox Wire announcement, They aim to “optimize the mobile application experience”. It is vital for Microsoft to deliver a better experience and they will do this by unifying everything into one app.
Xbox Game Pass app will join existing Xbox app
The change will come via an update for Xbox beta members and later for the general public.. Some information about the possible date It could be November since Xbox says that starting this month, downloads will no longer be possible. in the Xbox Game Pass app.
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It is still possible to use it, so If you are an active user on this platform, you will need to make sure to update in the first days of November. What’s more curious, in the words of 9to5Mac, is whether this change is due to the lack of an Xbox Cloud Gaming offering on iOS.
In early September, Microsoft criticized those in Cupertino stating that “it is impossible for Xbox Cloud Gaming to access the App Store.” The company founded by Bill Gates says it has found up to 10 guidelines that do not make cloud gaming viable. Strictly speaking, Xbox Cloud Gaming would not work properly on iOS.
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Xbox App Changes Coming in November
Xbox Game Pass and subscription management can be done directly within the Xbox app. You will be able to see the complete catalog and have information through notifications about new titles that will arrive soon.
The important thing in this big change will be to see if there is an improvement in the performance of the application.. The fear of users could be that it works less well because it concentrates too many functions. On top of that, the ability to play or install games remotely will continue to work, although combined with the addition of Game Pass, this could be one of the biggest sticking points.
Users who will determine whether these changes are positive and if there is no sudden change in performance Beta testers will have access to it a few weeks in advance.. Similarly, as with any beta release of an application or operating system, it is appropriate to send feedback that allows Microsoft developers to continue to improve the experience and that this is a benefit to end users.
Is Xbox right to unify functions in a single app or will it be better to have two dedicated apps? Time will tell if they did the right thing (or not).
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