Microsoft set to merge Xbox and Game Pass apps on iOS devices
Our Bureau
Washington, DC
Microsoft has officially launched a new Windows app designed for a variety of platforms, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Windows PCs.
This innovative application serves as a central hub for streaming Windows from multiple sources, such as Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Remote Desktop, effectively unifying the experience for users across different devices, according to The Verge.
After nearly a year of testing, the new app reportedly includes features such as a customizable home screen, multi-monitor support, and USB redirection, allowing users to connect local devices–like webcams, storage devices, and printers–as if they were directly linked to a cloud PC.
This functionality enhances the versatility of remote work and streamlines the user experience.
However, the app is currently limited to Microsoft work and school accounts, primarily targeting existing users of Remote Desktop clients.
It reportedly aims to facilitate a smoother transition for these users to the new platform.
Microsoft has offered similar remote access applications for years, including the Remote Desktop Connection tool that remains part of Windows 11.
Despite the app’s robust features, there are currently no indications that Microsoft intends to support consumer accounts, as per The Verge.
Microsoft has also announced exciting changes for its mobile gaming ecosystem, revealing plans to merge its Xbox and Xbox Game Pass applications for iPhone and iPad users.
According to The Verge, this update, expected to roll out soon, aims to create a comprehensive app that integrates features from both platforms, enhancing the user experience for gamers on the go.
In the forthcoming unified Xbox app, users will have access to their Game Pass memberships, allowing them to browse an extensive catalogue of games and manage perks–all from a single interface.
Microsoft confirmed that the standalone Xbox Game Pass app will be removed from the App Store in November, marking a significant transition toward this all-in-one solution, as per The Verge. (With agency reports)
