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Games iPad iPhone VisionNov 12, 2025Nov 12, 2025

Subway Surfers+ and SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2 headline Apple Arcade’s December lineup

Apple Arcade is closing out the year with two major names in mobile gaming. The world’s most downloaded game, Subway Surfers, and the hit Nickelodeon sequel SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 will headline the service’s December lineup, alongside several other big…

Games iPhoneSep 6, 2025

Apple Arcade adds NFL Retro Bowl ’26 and Jeopardy! Daily to lineup

Asma Hussain

Apple Arcade is kicking off September with a slate of new titles that bring both retro sports action and classic trivia fun to subscribers. The highlight of the update is NFL Retro Bowl ’26, which arrives just in time for…

Games iPad iPhoneAug 12, 2025Aug 12, 2025

September brings NFL Retro Bowl ’26 and Jeopardy to Arcade Arcade

Asma Hussain

Apple Arcade is kicking off September with two major new titles that tap into sports excitement and quiz show nostalgia. NFL Retro Bowl ’26 and Jeopardy! Daily both launch on September 4, delivering fresh experiences that arrive just in time…

Games iPhoneAug 12, 2025Aug 12, 2025

Epic Games’ legal victory brings Fortnite back to iOS in Australia

Asma Hussain

Fortnite is set to make a long-awaited comeback to iPhones in Australia after Epic Games secured a key win in the country’s Federal Court. The ruling found that Apple and Google had misused their control over app distribution and in-app…

Games MacJun 13, 2025Jun 13, 2025

Steam for Mac finally runs natively on Apple Silicon with new beta update

Asma Hussain

Valve has finally done what Mac gamers have been waiting for: released a native version of the Steam client for Apple Silicon. The update, delivered quietly through the Steam Client Beta channel, drops the Rosetta 2 translation layer and runs…

GamesMay 28, 2025May 28, 2025

Why Apple acquired RAC7, the studio behind Apple Arcade hit Sneaky Sasquatch

Asma Hussain

Apple, usually cautious with acquisitions, just made a surprising move by acquiring RAC7, the two-person Canadian studio behind the popular Apple Arcade hit Sneaky Sasquatch. This marks Apple’s first-ever game studio acquisition, a decision Apple describes as a “unique circumstance,”…

Games XboxMay 22, 2025

Microsoft blames Apple for delay of Xbox mobile store amid Epic legal fight

Asma Hussain

The anticipated Xbox mobile web store, initially slated for July 2024, hasn’t materialized. It seems Apple’s stringent App Store policies are the core reason for this significant delay. Microsoft recently weighed in, filing an amicus brief in support of Epic…

Games iPhoneMay 21, 2025

After five-year ban, Fortnite returns to iOS with third-party payments intact

Asma Hussain

After a five-year absence, a legal saga, and relentless pressure, Fortnite has finally returned to the Apple App Store in the US. This marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle for open mobile ecosystems. It’s more than just a…

Games iPhoneMay 16, 2025

Fortnite vanishes from iPhones globally after Apple rejects US App Store submission

Asma Hussain

The long-running saga between Epic Games and Apple has taken another sharp turn, leaving Fortnite players on iOS devices worldwide unable to access the game. This latest development comes just weeks after Epic CEO Tim Sweeney optimistically announced on X…

GamesMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Fortnite maker Epic Games unleashes Webshops, zero fees in direct challenge to Apple

Asma Hussain

The gaming landscape is shifting, and Epic Games is seizing the moment. Fresh off a significant legal victory against Apple, the Fortnite creator has unveiled a bold strategy aimed squarely at disrupting the established app store ecosystem. Starting next month,…