What to Expect in iOS 7 Gaming

As iOS 7 rolls out to millions of devices, there is plenty of analysis of the numerous changes in Apple's new, flat mobile operating system. Gaming will see some big changes because of iOS 7, though many of them won't be evident for a few months.

Apple executives mentioned at this year's WWDC that iOS 7 would be compatible with Apple-sanctioned mobile gaming controllers. While third-parties have tried to create peripherals for mobile games on iOS, none have really taken off, and none have had the blessing of Apple.

While controllers didn't roll out with iOS 7's launch, Apple has already released guides for developers on how to incorporate game controls easily into their apps. These will support controls with directional pads, bumpers, joysticks and four action buttons: A, B, X, and Y. An Apple developer showed Mashable the spec sheet with guidelines on adding controller support. Read more...