Stadia uses a web app to bypass Apple's policy on cloud gaming apps

Re:Stadia uses a web app to bypass Apple's policy on cloud g... by beagle3 on Saturday December 26, 2020 @12:40PM (#25544933)

Is it using anything more than WebRTC? (Or HLS if the low latency mode is finally in?)

Is there a reason not to switch e.g. YouTube and Netflix, Zoom etc to a similar model and forego the app? (Yes, the app has its positives but also the 15%-30% tax)

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Re:Stadia uses a web app to bypass Apple's policy on cloud g... by IX-103 on Saturday December 26, 2020 @01:26PM (#25545299)

AFAIK there's bit more with input devices (for low latency keyboard and mouse events and a portable interface to access joysticks and gamepads).

I think there's also some other APIs they need to coordinate with the stadia controller, though that may be optional.

Of course Google has been one of the companies that has been pushing for these APIs in the first place. (Which makes me wonder if Zoom would exist without Google meet...)

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Re:Stadia uses a web app to bypass Apple's policy on cloud g... by weejewel on Saturday December 26, 2020 @12:49PM (#25545013)

On iOS that will mean not being able to use Cast for example. And of course, stadia customers (pc gamers) are more eager to jump through a hoop than Netflix customers.

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