What Apple's move to block Steam Link on iOS could mean for Xbox cloud streaming

Apple has blocked Steam Link on iOS, preventing PC gamers from using iOS devices to stream their games over a home network. Does this anti-competitive stance bode ill for Xbox cloud streaming?

Valve released Steam Link for iOS a little while ago, allowing PC gamers to play their games on a compatible iOS device, streamed via their PC on a home network. But Apple didn't like it.

Despite passing through the app review team's checks, the powers that be at Apple struck the app down, citing a potential business conflict. How might this impact other types of game streaming apps, like the long-rumored cloud-based gaming service being built by Xbox? Read on.

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