JAKARTA In July 2024, Microsoft promised the launch of the Xbox store on mobile devices. However, nearly a year after the promise was made, the planned launch of the Xbox Mobile did not occur.
It turns out that this happened because of Apple. Based on The Verge report, Microsoft filed an amicus briefing on May 22 to support the dispute between Epic Games and Apple. According to Microsoft, Apple's actions often hinder developers.
In the amicus briefing, Microsoft questioned Apple's efforts to cancel the court's decision. In fact, the decision was correct according to Microsoft because developers could advertise payment methods outside the App Store.
In addition, developers also don't need to charge Apple additional for purchases made outside of their app or outside the App Store. Microsoft also alluded to their desire to bring Xbox Mobile on Apple devices.
The company explained that it wanted to make a similar offer on Xbox Mobile, but this solution was blocked by Apple. In fact, Microsoft also wants to launch an online store whose payments can be accessed via an out link.
"That's what Microsoft wants to do. However, this solution has also been blocked by Apple. Before the latest district court ruling, Microsoft could not implement an exit link payment," Microsoft said, quoted on Thursday, May 22.
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Microsoft emphasizes that they also cannot tell customers about alternative purchasing methods. The company also said that Apple had limited Microsoft's communications with its customers and charged high costs.
"Microsoft has also long sought to allow users of the Xbox app on iOS to buy and stream games in the app from their cloud or other devices," Microsoft said. "Apple's policy has limited Microsoft's capabilities."
Although currently Xbox Mobile can be released on iOS, Microsoft wants to ensure that Apple's appeal doesn't work. If Apple manages to appeal the court ruling some time ago, a large payment fee can be charged back to the developer.
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