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Apple Arcade expands with more than 30 new games – how to sign up on your iPhone
APPLE has expanded the roster of games available on its Netflix-style gaming subscription service, Apple Arcade.
Thirty new titles have been added to the app’s line-up in a major update, taking its library to more than 180 games.
Apple has expanded the roster of games available on its Netflix-style gaming subscription service, Apple Arcade[/caption]
Standout additions include NBA 2K21 Arcade Edition, Star Trek Legends and The Oregon Trail.
Apple Arcade is the tech giant’s subscription-based game service.
For £4.99 a month, players gain access to a library of mobile games on their Apple device, with no adverts or extra in-app purchases required.
Launched in 2019, the service has become the home of a number of exclusive mobile games.
Launched in 2019, the service has become the home of a number of exclusive mobile games[/caption]
Popular downloads first found on the App Store are also part of its growing library.
With the latest update, the Arcade library has now more than doubled since the service went live in September 2019.
Alongside the new titles, Apple announced the introduction of two new game categories: Timeless Classics and App Store Greats.
Timeless Classics includes popular genres with titles like “Good Sudoku by Zach Gage,” “Chess – Play & Learn,” and “Backgammon.”
App Store Greats brings award-winning games from the App Store to Apple Arcade, including “Threes!,” “Mini Metro,” and “Fruit Ninja Classic”.
iPhone tricks to try today
Here are some of the best…
- Typing cursor – When typing, hold down the space bar to turn your keyboard into a trackpad, letting you move around words and sentences more easily
- Close all Safari tabs – To do this in one go, simply hold the overlapped squares in the bottom right-hand corner, and press close all tabs
- Delete lots of photos quickly – Hold down on a photo and then drag your finger diagonally in Photos to select lots of images at once, then hit delete
- Convert currency quickly – Swipe down from the top of your Home screen (or swipe left to right on an iPhone X or later model), then tap in the bar and type a currency (like $200) and it will automatically covert to your local currency
- Check if you’re due a battery upgrade – Batteries inside smartphones degrade over time. Just go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health, and check out the Maximum Capacity reading. Generally a battery is considered worn when you’re down to 80% capacity. If you’re below, you can buy a battery swap from Apple
- Move apps around faster – Hold an app until it starts wiggling, then (while still holding) tap other apps, causing them to stack so you can move them around easier
“In its inaugural year, Apple Arcade won over media critics and fans for its creativity, diverse portfolio, and commitment to players’ privacy, providing a safe gaming service to enjoy with family and friends,” Matt Fischer, vice president of the App Store, said.
“Today we’re launching our biggest expansion since the service debuted, now offering more than 180 great games that include new Arcade Originals, Timeless Classics, and App Store Greats.
“Whether it’s a brand new Star Trek game, a new version of the legendary Oregon Trail, all-time App Store favourites like Monument Valley and Threes!, or traditional games like Backgammon, we have an incredible variety of gameplay experiences for everyone.”
How to sign up to Apple Arcade
To sign up to Apple Arcade, make sure you have an iPhone or iPod touch with the latest version of iOS, an iPad with the latest version of iPadOS.
- Open the App Store on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac
- Tap Arcade on the list of tabs at the bottom of your screen
- Tap or click the trial subscription offer
- Sign in with your Apple ID and password
- Confirm your payment details
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