Microsoft Says It's Google's Fault You Can't Buy Xbox Games On Its App
Back in October, Microsoft announced that come November, it would be able to finally start selling Xbox games via its app on Android devices. This, as The Verge points out, has not yet happened. Now Xbox president Sarah Bond has taken to social media to lay the blame for this delay squarely at Google’s feet.
Microsoft says it built an Xbox game store on Android but can’t launch it
A few weeks ago, Microsoft exec Sarah Bond said that in November, “players will be able to play and purchase Xbox games directly from the Xbox App on Android.” It’s almost December and the feature still isn’t live, but Bond says it’s not Microsoft’s fault.
Microsoft And Google Clashing About The Xbox Mobile App Store
Microsoft and Google have been clashing heads to allow Xbox to sell and launch games from its Android App following a US judge verdict in October.
Microsoft Claims Court Order Delayed Plans to Allow Players to Purchase and Play Xbox Games on Android
Xbox President Sarah Bond claims that support to allow users to purchase and play Xbox games on Android in the U.S. is being delayed due to a court order.
Sarah Bond: Xbox Games Ready To Play On Xbox App, But We Can’t Launch Yet (Because Of Latest Google V. Epic Update)
For those who may not remember, Microsoft made this announcement that they would let their Xbox users play games on their Xbox app on Android last month. The reason this is possible is Google lost a case to Epic Games on how third party developers can offer their games and services on Android.
Microsoft points the finger at Google in latest Xbox Android app battle
Microsoft is ready to update its Xbox app on Android with a game store, but it's waiting on a court decision before doing so.
Xbox Delays Major New Features For Android, Google Responds In Frustration
Google has issued a statement in response to Microsoft today, and it's a frustrated one. The company claims that Xbox has always been able to offer these planned features via the Xbox app, and that Microsoft is "ignoring security concerns" that are related to the court ruling and the "rush to force its implementation".
Xbox Vs Android: Can Games Be Sold Through The Xbox App
Xbox wants the functionality to sell games through it's Android app. However, they've claimed that they're unable to do so. Google disagrees.
Microsoft can't launch Xbox store on Android, even though it's ready to go
Microsoft is ready to launch an overhauled Xbox app on the Play Store, but the company says it's unable to do so for now.
Microsoft's Xbox game store for Android has hit a snag, despite it being ready to go
A temporary administrative stay has halted Microsoft's plans to launch its Xbox game store on Android. The delay is due to ongoing legal battles between Google and Epic Games, which has implications for the entire Android ecosystem.
Legal Challenge Delays Microsoft's Plan to Sell Games via Xbox Android App
Microsoft has announced a delay in its plans to allow users to buy and play games directly via the Xbox app on Android due to a legal issue, Eurogamer reports.
Microsoft's Xbox Store on Android delayed due to court case
Users of the Xbox app for Android should be able to buy Xbox games, but this function is still missing. Microsoft is ...
Xbox Boss Blames Court Decision For Android App Store Delay
The president of Xbox, Sarah Bond, has told fans the company is in a holding pattern regarding its ability to sell games in ...