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Microsoft and Apple are arguing over cloud gaming apps again

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Microsoft and Nvidia have not yet published native cloud gaming apps for iOS.

Microsoft says Apple ’s changes to App Store guidelines aren’t enough for it to operate a native Xbox Cloud Gaming app on iOS at all.

Microsoft also takes issue with Apple 's requirement for apps to make all content, subscriptions, and features available within an iOS app as an in-app purchase ( IAP ) Microsoft says it can't comply with the guidelines if it incorporates third -party games into its cloud gaming service.

The CMA has set a deadline for all parties to respond to its market investigation for this month before it plans to publish a provisional decision report in November . There will then be plenty of time for Microsoft and Apple to continue arguing between November and December , ahead of a final report in either February or March next year ..