Apple would consider the idea of a controller for the iPhone and iPad, while it’s only a patent.
It is now quite clear that Apple is interested in video games. After all, video games are probably the most popular app category, and the Cupertino-based company has invested heavily in its Apple Arcade service to provide a top-notch gaming experience for those tired of games filled with ads and microtransactions. From there to offering your own game controller?
Apple is considering the idea of a controller for iPhone and iPad
This is indeed what we will find out today. And this, after all, is not very surprising. The Apple brand will explore the possibility of developing its own controller. This is evidenced by a patent discovered by Cult of Mac. As such, the Cupertino-based company will consider building a controller for its devices with magnetic mounts.
This means that users can easily connect the device to a device such as an iPhone or iPad and start playing right away. And when we know there are rumors that the Apple brand should integrate its MagSafe technology into the iPad, we think such an accessory would make a lot of sense. In addition, Apple can also provide full compatibility with games from the Apple Arcade catalog. An additional reason for developers to offer their games there, and for players to subscribe to them and buy said controller.
Now it’s just a patent.
That being said, before dreaming of playing your favorite games on your iPhone or iPad with an Apple controller in hand, remember that this is just a patent, nothing can guarantee that the Cupertino company will reach the end of its idea to make this a commercial product. Moreover, the controller may be too “niche”product for the Apple brand, especially since there are many very successful peripherals of this kind on the market today.