Microsoft employees are currently testing a browser version of xCloud if sources of The Verge are to be believed. The web version of the xCloud platform will have similar functions as its dedicated mobile app, like game recommendations, picking up games where you left them in other machines, and access to all xCloud titles bundled with the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate tier subscription. xCloud On Browsers As iOS Circumvention Apple had been banning apps having "store-like interfaces"
Many industry observers believe that Microsoft's initiative to introduce cloud gaming in browsers, alongside stand-alone apps, is aimed to circumvent the iOS restriction. Last year, Apple banned the presence of xCloud and Google's Stadia in the iOS when the same apps were launched in the Android ecosystem with no problems.
xCloud and Stadia cloud game streams are technically just video streams that the user can send input back to the server. This move by Apple was based on completely arbitrary guidelines. One of these guidelines is that apps are not allowed in the App Store if they have a store-like interface, except, those apps that are merely extensions to other machines, like a remote desktop application for example Steam Link. Yet, Apple also banned Steam Link for a time, although it is back now in the App Store.
As to Apple's official stance, Apple alleged that Stadia and xCloud do not want to be subjected to an individual review of each and every game appearing in their services. Hence, they are not allowed in the store. This was met with skepticism since various streaming services in other formats are available on the platform like Netflix and Spotify. Also, the App Store guidelines at its time did not have the requirement to submit individual games until after they made their official statement regarding the reason for the ban. What Is xCloud On Browsers? Stadia had long been available on browsers
