Google Stadia goes live on iOS via web app
Nearly a month after announcing its iOS web app and a year since the service was launched, Google Stadia is now up and running on iPhones and iPads. For now, the platform is only supported on Appleâs Safari web browser and youâll have to be on the latest iOS 14.3/iPadOS 14.3 build on your device to get access.
Accessing your games catalog and all gameplay happens directly in the browser once you sign in to your account. Google also recommends you add a web shortcut on your home screen for the best experience. Youâll be able to play all games via touch controls directly on your device. Googleâs Stadia controller as well as Sonyâs DualShock 4 controller and Microsoftâs Xbox One controller and are also officially supported.
Apple did not allow a proper Stadia app as it deemed it to violate its App Store terms and conditions. Nvidiaâs GeForce Now followed a similar approach to Google Stadia when it launched its web app last month while Microsoftâs xCloud service was blocked by Apple though it will also come as a browser app in spring of 2021.
Google Stadia is currently available in over 22 countries including the US, Canada, UK, France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Czechia, Slovakia, Romania and Hungary.