Apple to Launch Gaming Controllers Developed Under "Beats" Brand
After the announcement of the iPhone 18 series and the iPhone Duo, Apple is taking a step further by developing a new gaming accessory specifically…
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What happened
After the announcement of the iPhone 18 series and the iPhone Duo, Apple is taking a step further by developing a new gaming accessory specifically for its phones and potentially other devices. According to the latest Power On newsletter from Bloomberg, Apple is in the process of creating game controllers, codenamed "T6502" and "T1057." These appeared in macOS 26.7 release candidate mentions and are reportedly dedicated to a handheld mobile experience first. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is designing game controllers for its iPhones, featuring all the usual elements such as thumbsticks, home buttons, triggers, shoulder buttons, and many more control options to make mobile gaming easier on the iPhone.
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