Report: Apple to Add Dedicated Video Game App to Devices

Group 1: New Gaming App - The company plans to introduce a dedicated app for video games, which will be preinstalled on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV in upcoming operating system versions [1] - The new app will serve as a launcher for games, centralize game-related activities, feature editorial content, and promote the Arcade subscription offering, replacing the existing Game Center social network [2] Group 2: Operating System Upgrades - Significant upgrades to the Mac operating system and iPhone's operating system are planned, aiming for simpler navigation and consistency across devices [3] - The revamp will include changes to icons, menus, apps, windows, and system buttons, along with innovations from visionOS, expected to be delivered later this year as part of iOS 19, iPadOS 19, and macOS 16 [4] Group 3: AI Developments - The company is set to introduce AI-enhanced smart glasses to compete with Meta's offerings, with plans to produce prototypes by the end of the year and release them by the end of 2026 [5] - Tools will be introduced to allow third-party developers to create software using the large language models that power Apple Intelligence, aiming to increase the use of Apple products for AI applications [6]