One of the features of Apple’s forthcoming macOS Sonoma operating system is Game Mode, which automatically adjusts system settings to increase performance when the user plays a game on the Mac.
While this feature is currently exclusive to Mac computers, it seems that Apple has been working to bring Game Mode to devices running iOS 17. On Tuesday, Apple released its fourth iOS 17 beta to the developer community. While the update didn’t bring any major new features, a series of references in the code offered evidence of Apple working on Game Mode for iOS and iPadOS.
A number of the frameworks used to control Game Mode in macOS Sonoma have been added to iOS 17 beta 4. While iOS and macOS share a lot of code due to universal apps, Game Mode has never been officially announced as a feature for the iPhone or iPad, which could indicate that Apple has also been experimenting with the feature on iOS.
This could also suggest that Apple is exploring ways to enhance gaming performance on its mobile devices. The Game Mode feature, once initiated, prioritizes hardware resources for a game, allowing it to run more smoothly. Apple also claims that Game Mode significantly reduces Bluetooth latency, which is excellent news for gamers using AirPods or Bluetooth controllers.
Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.
Via 9to5Mac