Apple is testing a controller emulator in games for iPhone and iPad on Mac

In early March, Apple released the third beta version of macOS Big Sur 11.3, and now enthusiasts have found an interesting feature for new Mac computers based on the proprietary M1 SoC.

Apple is testing a controller emulator in games for iPhone and iPad on Mac

This is a game controller emulator. When you launch games for iOS on a computer using a keyboard and mouse, you can emulate the operation of a gamepad; the options for Touch Alternatives and Game Control appear in the settings.

Apple is testing a controller emulator in games for iPhone and iPad on Mac

In controller emulation mode, the keyboard and mouse keys work like the buttons on a gamepad. This allows controller-enabled iOS games to more accurately control the gameplay. Touch Alternatives mode allows you to assign keys for different smartphone movements and gestures in the same way.

Apple is testing a controller emulator in games for iPhone and iPad on Mac

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