Microsoft Is Bringing Xbox Game Pass to iOS, but With a Catch

Last month, Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced the debut of its cloud-based Xbox gaming service Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (previously known as xCloud), which allows subscribers to stream games directly to their mobile devices. The service launched in 22 different countries, with more than 150 games. But the titles were available only on Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) Android phones and tablets. What was conspicuously missing from the announcement was any mention of availability on Apple's (NASDAQ: AAPL) iPhones and iPads.

Microsoft is now reportedly working on a "direct browser-based solution" that will bring the service to Apple devices by 2021. The tech giant has been locked in a tug-of-war with Apple, which refuses to allow game-streaming services like Game Pass or Google Stadia among its apps because it wants to review each game individually for inclusion in the App Store. 

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