# [Microsoft blames Apple for its delayed Xbox mobile store](https://www.theverge.com/news/671409/microsoft-xbox-mobile-store-delay-apple-epic-court-case) by Tom Warren for The Verge > "Prior to the district court’s most recent order, Microsoft had been unable to implement linked-out payments (or even inform customers that alternative purchase methods exist) because of Apple’s new anti-steering policies that restrict Microsoft’s communication to users and impose an even higher economic cost to Microsoft than before the injunction." I believe that its Apple's fault that Xbox hasn't made a Game Pass/mobile store app about as much as I believe my two-year-old when she says that all animals bark.[^1] > "There’s not room for us to monetize Xbox Cloud Gaming on iOS." Don't [[I'll Have Two Servings of Claim Chowder Please|believe]] [[Xbox's Gen Z Talk and Walk Don't Match Up|Phil Spencer]] or Sarah Bond when it comes to policy and plans. They can't help, but talk out of both sides of their mouths. --- Unrelated side note: Happy 12th anniversary to the [[Xbox Reveal|Xbox One Reveal]]. The company is still somewhat recovering from the [[Xbox One- The One Stop Entertainment System|the one stop entertainment system]] pitch, but they are quite close to the online-only vision. I only know this happened 12 years ago thanks to the new [[Previously On Max Frequency]] tool I was able to whip up with the dataview plugin and Google Gemini. I've used it for two days and already love what it is resurfacing for me. It's on the bottom of the [[Home|homepage]]. Check it out. [^1]: Birds bark. Lions bark. Giraffes bark. They all bark.