With Christmas approaching, we thought we would talk you through some of the best Apple products for mobile gamers that are currently on the market. Although none of these devices are built specifically with gamers in mind, all of them are easily powerful enough to run almost all of the most popular mobile phone games in 2020/21.
Here is our guide to playing mobile games on Apple devices. We hope you enjoy!
iPad Air
Better value for money than the iPad pro, the iPad Air packs a punch and is a perfect gift that is sure to prove useful to the recipient for several years. Unlike with most Apple phones, iPads are, for the most part, much more adaptable and will not slow down within a year of purchase. iPads are essentially a cross between a mobile phone and a laptop and run much smoother then mobile phones. The beauty of an iPad Air is that the price of one begins at £329, which is not bad at all when you consider a brand-new MacBook is priced at over £1,000 and an iPad Pro is £579.
An iPad Air can run pretty much 100% of mobile games via the app store too. The touch screen is large enough too whereby you can enjoy your favourite mobile games from a large screen. Personally, I enjoy playing mobile type games on my iPad more than I do on my mobile. One game that runs perfectly on an Apple iPad Air is Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic, the classic Star Wars RPG that was released in the early 2000s. Neither the aforementioned Star Wars title nor its sequel has been released on any console since the original Xbox. You can play both games on an iPad though!
iPhone 12
Say hello to 5g with the Apple iPhone 12. Available for less than £30 per month, this state-of-the-art Apple phone is arguably the most technologically advanced mobile phone in the world. The introduction of the A14 Bionic chip. The smartest iPhone currently available, the iPhone 12 also has an updated camera giving it the best quality video of any phone currently on the market.
The video and graphics quality of the iPhone 12 ensures that it is the absolute perfect Apple model for mobile slots players and gamers. In fact, owners of the iPhone 12 will have the optimal experience if they choose to play mobile slot games via the iPhone 12 device. Casino games can be played via a downloadable app or simply through the iPhone's internet browser. In addition, iPhone 12 users can visit the App store to install mobile phone game apps to the device. An iPhone 12 is perfect for mobile gaming on the go.
iPhone SE 2nd Generation
If you are looking for cheaper device for a loved one this Christmas, you cannot go far wrong with the iPhone SE. Much smaller than the majority of iPhones on the market, SEs are perfect for mobile gaming on the go. Available in three colours as well as in three different capacities from 64gb up to 256gb, the iPhone SE gives users the most value for money alongside the iPad Air.
The plus points of using the iPhone SE to play games mainly involve the size of the phone.
Mobile Games on Apple Products
Do not forget, in order to download and play games via any Apple product, you must have a reliable and stable internet connection. Mobile video games in the UK are now the most popular form of gaming. The industry is reportedly worth over £1 billion. Online casino gaming in the UK also remains extremely popular. In 2020, internet searches for the term 'online casino' reached its highest ever point in history.
However, in March 2021 the UK government is expected to release its report on the changes that will be made to the UK Gambling Act. It is thought that the government will look to bring the Act into the digital age.
Despite the expected changes, it is unlikely that the popularity of playing games online via a mobile phone will dwindle. In fact, as technology continues to improve, it is increasingly likely that a greater number of the British public will opt to find their entertainment via their smartphone over alternative products.