Clues buried in Apple's software suggesting first-party game controllers are more than a gadget rumour — they signal intent to make the iPhone a credible gaming platform. Hardware input changes which games and interactions are viable, and studios that plan for it early gain an edge.
Even outside games, richer input matters. Precise controls, haptics and low-latency response raise the bar for how a mobile app can feel. We build with the platform's capabilities in mind, so an app is ready to take advantage of new hardware the day it ships.