'Mobile controls are a totally different beast': What happens when MLS stars take on FC Mobile on iPhone 17 Pro?
MLS rivals Julian Hall and Tayvon Gray joined top gaming creators at Apple Fifth Avenue to put EA SPORTS FC Mobile through its paces on iPhone, settling the Hudson River Derby in digital fashion.
At Apple Fifth Avenue, MLS stars Julian Hall and Tayvon Gray faced off against gaming creators @StanManTV and @VishyFC in a special Today at Apple session. Using iPhone 17 Pro, the rivals competed in EA SPORTS FC Mobile, with the creators emphasizing the importance of display refresh rates and touch responsiveness for competitive play.
StanManTV noted that higher frame rates reduce input lag, while VishyFC found the game smoother and more enjoyable on mobile. Once the creators warmed up the crowd, the athletes transitioned from real-life pitch vision to glass displays, a challenge even for elite players. Gray remarked that mobile controls are a "totally different beast," but Hall felt that his on-field instincts carried over.
The match concluded with Hall winning the penalty shootout, securing cross-town bragging rights. The event highlighted FC Mobile's evolution since 2016 and its future updates, including FC Mobile 27, which will feature updated kits, rosters, new modes, and improvements.
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