In addition to the first public beta version iOS 7 released Apple more than 1 new APIs, thanks to which application developers have available new useful functions for their software. Due to the growing number of popular and demanding games for the platform iOS so it's no wonder that you Apple aware of the fact that his devices are starting to turn into game consoles as well. An example of this is for example iPad mini, whose display, due to its dimensions, is ideal for playing more demanding games, such as Modern Combat 3.
Apple so, among the new APIs, it offers several completely new interfaces for developers, thanks to which developers will be able to implement the service from now on Apple Maps directly into your software. This change will also apply to the FlyOver function, which developers will also be able to apply to their future applications. But the most interesting thing is the support of the so-called "MFi Game Controllers", i.e. officially licensed game controllers for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.
Today we do not find any official devices on the market that are supported by key game titles, but with the new APIs it is possible that we will soon find joysticks directly on offer Apple Store, respectively at premium sellers. Apple would thus be able to compete with Android devices such as the SonyEricsson Xperia Play, a phone with a joystick and direct support for PlayStation games One.
This new game API could make it possible for us to control games like Modern Combat 5 or Asphalt 8 in the future: Airborne. At the same time, it is possible that Apple with these new steps he indirectly confirmed the incoming support App Store, applications and games on Apple TV, which currently has iPad 2 hardware and software based on it iOSThe fact that Apple already presented the Pippin console in the past in cooperation with Bandai, can testify to that Apple one day they will once again create a console that will offer games at very affordable prices - starting from €0,89 if you Apple will maintain its current pricing policy.
*Source: touchArcade
This is exactly what I was waiting for and talking about in the context of console gaming. This will truly be the twilight of existing consoles like X-Box, PS, etc. All that was expected was full HW support for game controllers and in conjunction with AirPlay is painted. iPad, iPod and iPhone se is finally becoming a full-fledged wireless game console. The interesting thing about this essentially "gaming revolution" is that it is happening unnoticed and silently.
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And toonea good reason to buy Apple TV "box". :-)