Sources: Microsoft's Phil Spencer told employees that Game Pass will absolutely be on iOS and iPadOS in 2021 via a “direct browser-based solution”
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Discussion
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@adambankhurst
Adam Bankhurst
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There is still hope for all of us iOS users who, like me, are VERY sad that we can't play Ori and the Will of the Wisps and all the other awesome games on xCloud/Xbox's cloud gaming. We may soon be allowed to play them via the web. My story, on @IGN: https://www.ign.com/...
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@notpatrick
Patrick Beja
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Game Pass coming to iOS via browser in 2021. It was pretty clear that'd happen (thx Amazon Luna) but it's still good to have a confirmation. Now for Stadia. (Also, if they do it for iOS, I can't imagine Game Pass won't be available on browsers on PC.) https://www.businessinsider.…
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@nanopolymath
@nanopolymath
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Apple wants to play games, well we can play games too. Just remember when it does come available, download #edge for iOS 💚 #Xbox #XboxGamePass https://twitter.com/...
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@reckless
Nilay Patel
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Scrutiny of Apple's App Store policies have put more pressure on Safari to enable app-like experiences, which might be a good thing? https://twitter.com/...
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@mytechmusings
@mytechmusings
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@Microsoft going the web app /browser way for this and not #ios app & they joining @EpicGames @Spotify & others in complaining about 30% #appstore cut.. coincidence..? Don't think so... $msft $aapl $spot https://twitter.com/...
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@steven_aquino
Steven Aquino
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From an accessibility perspective, the issue with web apps—even in accessible browsers like Safari—is not every vendor (hardly?) is going to ensure WCAG guidelines. Getting native apps to be accessible is battle enough. https://twitter.com/...
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@imranzomg
Grimran Khan
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Countdown to Apple coming down on this next year despite expressly allowing it as a solution https://twitter.com/...
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@insipidghost
@insipidghost
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This makes me very, very happy. My PC can't run some of the best Game Pass for PC games.... But xCloud can. https://twitter.com/...
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@spawnwavemedia
Spawn Wave
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Sounds like Microsoft is going to do what Amazon did with Luna. If they make xCloud run through a browser rather than an app it seems to get around Apple's strict rules for iPhone. https://www.businessinsider.com/ ...
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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scoop: Microsoft is bringing xCloud to iOS via the web. There will be a browser-based solution coming in early 2021, alongside a PC version of xCloud next year. Details here: https://www.theverge.com/... https://twitter.com/...
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@booredatwork
@booredatwork
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This is good news , looks like Microsoft is taking the same solution as Amazon is. Glad to hear of xCloud for. That's gonna be great for WindowsARM https://twitter.com/...
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@starfire2258
Sean Hollister
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Meanwhile, I am wondering if @jsnell is right to suggest this might not be a coincidence: two weeks ago, GitHub added in-app purchase for its Pro membership. https://sixcolors.com/...
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@elkmovie
Michael Love
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It's worth remembering in all of these discussions that Apple actually has close to 50% unit market share for mobile devices in the US, and well north of that for installed base. (Let alone tablets) They most definitely are “dominant” as far as the US Congress is concerned. https…
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@drbarnard
David Barnard
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🤣 Same old (mostly true) talking points, but doesn't address many of the findings. I do wonder if Apple is going to proactively make changes, or just wait for the inevitable regulation (though it may take years, and then Apple might be able to drag it out longer with lawsuits) ht…
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@gartenberg
Michael Gartenberg
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“There's a lot of fear in the space right now; people are completely petrified to say anything.” Devs I speak with refuse to go public for fear of retribution. That fear is something Apple needs to address asap IMHO. https://www.theverge.com/...
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@timsweeneyepic
Tim Sweeney
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Also: “When Apple charges 30 percent extra ... we don't have a 30 percent margin!” ... “We had to raise the prices, and we weren't even able to communicate to our customers that they could get it cheaper from our website.” https://www.theverge.com/...
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@appleinsider
@appleinsider
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#Apple's App Store generated more than $11 billion just from gaming, pushing just that category higher than the entire Google Play Store for the third quarter. https://appleinsider.com/... https://twitter.com/...
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@epicnewsroom
@epicnewsroom
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Microsoft supports choice, competition and fairness on Windows. This is the freedom consumers and developers want and it's the future of app stores. https://blogs.microsoft.com/ ...
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@timsweeneyepic
Tim Sweeney
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Epic Games has proudly supported Microsoft operating systems since 1991, and it's wonderful to see Microsoft formally codify its long-held principles in Windows as an open platform and a fair market for all developers and consumers. https://twitter.com/...
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@futterish
Mike Futter
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Battle lines are being drawn. Microsoft is likely saving itself a huge amount of grief with this. https://twitter.com/...
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@stopskeletons
@stopskeletons
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My favorite part of of the first thing: “Windows 10 is an open platform. Unlike some *other* 👀 popular digital platforms, developers are free to choose how they distribute their apps.” https://www.theverge.com/...
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@isaiah
@isaiah
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microsoft's app store principles: https://blogs.microsoft.com/ ... if Apple did these things, i'd start writing iOS apps again immediately
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@posttech
@posttech
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Microsoft has become the first major technology company to show support for a group of companies aimed at breaking Apple's control over its App Store, pledging to make its app store a more open platform. Via @ReedAlbergotti https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ...
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@rgriff
Rob Griffiths
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Microsoft adopted the Coalition for App Fairness' App Store Principles for its Windows App Store, which I think is great. This may put some pressure on Apple to do the same for the macOS App Store, which runs on a similarly open platform. (1/3) https://blogs.microsoft.com/ ...
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@reedalbergotti
Reed Albergotti
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Apple is facing a wave of criticism of its App Store for allegedly anticompetitive behavior. Microsoft stepping into the ring today is a largely symbolic move but it definitely represents an escalation. https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ...
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@pshanley88
Patrick Shanley
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Microsoft takes aim at Apple in new app store principles: “We will not block an app from Windows based on a developer's choice of which payment system to use for processing purchases made in its app” https://blogs.microsoft.com/ ...
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@jononz_
Jonathan Clarke
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Apple should submit an app that streams all Apple Arcade (with it's own payment method) on the Xbox, let's see what happens: Microsoft to adopt app store guiding principles for Windows, but not Xbox https://appleinsider.com/...
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@twthereddragon
@twthereddragon
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Microsoft hits out at Apple with its new Windows app store policies But these changes Will NOT impact the Xbox Store & MS will still charge devs 30% on Xbox Says more work is needed on console principles https://www.theverge.com/... https://twitter.com/...
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@duvalmagic
Randy Pitchford
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Great principles! Can you please start making phones again with the same principles for apps on mobile devices? https://twitter.com/...
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@matvelloso
Mat Velloso
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“We will not block an app from Windows based on a developer's business model or how it delivers content and services, including whether content is installed on a device or streamed from the cloud.” https://twitter.com/...
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@firt
Maximiliano Firtman
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1-Freedom to publish outside 2-Freedom to use cloud or client apps 3-Freedom of payment system 4-API info 5-Guaranteed access 6-Reasonable fees 7-Freedom to communicate with users 8-Own apps will compete 9-No usage of dev's info to compete 10-Clear rules and fair dispute process …
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@kaepora
Nadim Kobeissi
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When Windows is being (accurately) portrayed as the platform for general purpose computing and an open software market, the reaction should be to realize just how bad the rest of the computing space has become in order for Windows of all platforms to shine like this. https://twit…
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@mookwoo
Brian
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Comparing the Microsoft Store to Apple's App Store is reaching. A far reach. Apple's “walled garden” is what makes iOS stable, and lucrative to these same developers. 10 app store principles to promote choice, fairness and innovation https://blogs.microsoft.com/ ...
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@xpangler
Todd Spangler
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However, Microsoft will not apply the 10 “app store principles” to the Xbox store https://variety.com/...
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@laurastevens
Laura Stevens
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Microsoft joins the chorus on App Store reform. Details from @ReedAlbergotti https://www.washingtonpost.com/ ...
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@bradsmi
Brad Smith
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Apps are an important part of the digital economy, and app stores have become a critical gateway. Today we adopted 10 principles for the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 that are designed to promote choice, ensure fairness and protect innovation. https://blogs.microsoft.com/ ...
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@bruceqburke
Bruce Burke
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Why it matters: The @Microsoft move comes as antitrust regulators in the U.S. and around the world are spotlighting how both @Apple and @Google manage their mobile platforms and as some developers charge them with running their app stores unfairly. https://www.axios.com/...
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@xpangler
Todd Spangler
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Microsoft is adopting 10 principles for app stores - “building on the ideas and work of the Coalition for App Fairness” led by Spotify - “to promote choice, ensure fairness and promote innovation on Windows 10” https://blogs.microsoft.com/ ...
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@tomwarren
Tom Warren
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Microsoft is hitting out at Apple today over its App Store policies. It is revealing 10 commitments to Windows apps that go against the policies Apple uses on iOS, and it's making that very clear. Details here: https://www.theverge.com/... https://twitter.com/...
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@axios
@axios
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In a not-so-subtle dig at Apple and Google, Microsoft today announced a series of “principles” for its Windows 10 App Store — including letting users choose their own payment system for in-app purchases. https://www.axios.com/...