Apple is reportedly working on iPhone game controllers

Apple is reportedly developing two game controllers for the iPhone. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the controllers are being designed for iPhones, despite references to them being found in macOS code. The project is being led by Beats executives, and Gurman believes the controllers may be sold under the Beats brand.

The controllers are said to have features such as a D-Pad, thumbsticks, haptic motors, and possibly an integrated accelerometer and gyroscope for motion controls. The exact design of the controllers is not yet known. This would not be Apple's first foray into the controller market, as it already sells controllers like the Backbone One and SteelSeries Nimbus+ through the Apple Store.

The move could help improve the gaming ecosystem on Apple devices, including Apple TV 4K, and boost engagement with AAA games on iOS and Mac. According to 9to5Mac, users can already connect MFI-compatible game controllers to their Apple devices, as well as traditional game console controllers.

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