Apple wants to double its revenue from subscription services by 2021. Apple Music is already running and rumors say subscriptions for magazines and videos are not far away.
Now the first rumors about a gaming service have surfaced. According to them, Apple wants to offer a subscription for iOS games. According to the report by the broadcaster Cheddar, Apple has been in talks with various game developers since mid-2018. Apple would not only take on the role of flat rate provider but would also act as a game publisher and cover some development costs. So far nothing is known about the scope and price of the subscription, as Cheddar reports, citing informed sources.
Is there a connection with the iPod touch?
A change was recently noted by the US Patent and Trademark Office regarding the iPod touch. According to this, Apple has trademark of iPod touch This can now also be marketed as a handheld game console. Some observers see a connection in this. Whether there will actually be a gaming subscription and what role the iPod touch could play in this remains to be seen. However, the imminent release of a new iPod touch model is certain – thanks to a leak.