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Apple to develop iPhone and iPad as gaming platforms, App Store chief outlines strategy

Apple underscored a strategy to develop the iPhone and iPad into full-fledged gaming platforms. It plans to attract a range of titles to the App Store, from indie games to popular PC and console releases, while growing paid games alongside its subscription service, Apple Arcade. Carson Oliver, recently promoted to vice president in charge of the App Store, said premium game launches have increased this year and cited ongoing performance upgrades and developer tools.

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Must-have features to keep when buying budget Android phones

There are minimum specifications buyers should not give up on even when choosing budget Android phones priced below $300, a report said. Engadget said shoppers should check the display, RAM, storage, processor, battery, camera and software support rather than exterior materials or premium finishes. It recommended at least a 5.6-inch screen, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, a 4,500 mAh battery and NFC and up-to-date Bluetooth.

Games & Commerce

K-game success metrics shift as PC and console grow, app market reliance falls

Metrics used to judge the success of new releases by South Korean game companies are diversifying, as launches increasingly target PC, console and global markets. App store revenue rankings on Google Play and Apple’s App Store remain key indicators for mobile games, especially MMORPGs. But PC titles are tracked by Steam concurrent users and sales rankings, while console and packaged games focus more on cumulative sales across platforms.