Apple tvOS adds picture-in-picture mode, multi-user support for Apple Arcade

Aside from adding support to HomeKit, Apple's tvOS platform adds a few small but useful features. Like iOS 14, it's getting picture-in-picture mode across the entire Apple TV experience, with AirPlay videos able to show up in picture-in-picture mode. Multiuser support is coming to the platform, but it seems only to be available for continuing gameplay on Apple Arcade games at the moment.

tvOS is also getting support for Microsoft's Elite 2 and Adaptive Xbox One controller, better audio sharing with AirPod earbuds, as well as up to 4K video streaming from your iOS devices' Photos app.

Source: The Verge

'Crossy Road Castle' is now on Apple Arcade

You can now play endless runner and platformer Crossy Road Castle on Apple Arcade. The game, which was announced back in October, features a similar art style to endless runner Crossy Road. But you will need to guide the different animals and characters through a castle that has many obstacles to overcome and enemies to defeat while trying to climb as high as you can in the castle.

You can play the game alone or try playing it in the cooperative mode, which lets you brave the castle with several controllers or multiple iOS devices. Gameplay will let you unlock new characters to play. And according to Hipster Whale, there will be new towers and characters introduced regularly. You can play Crossy Road Castle on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. Apple Arcade is priced at $5.99 per month, giving you access to over 100 games without any additional fees. 

Source: MacRumors

Apple Canada rolls out annual subscription offer for Apple Arcade

Apple Canada now offers a new $59.99 annual subscription option for users of Apple Arcade. Instead of having to pay $5.99 per month, the annual fee will save you $11.89, which amounts to getting two months for free. Current subscribers of the game streaming service can switch over to the 12-month plan. Head to the Subscription menu in the App Store to change your subscription. 

Source: MobileSyrup

'Steven Universe: Unleash the Light' is now on Apple Arcade

The role-playing game based on the popular Cartoon Network series, Steven Universe, is now available on Apple Arcade. You can now play Steven Universe: Unleash the Light on Apple's mobile game subscription service. It lets you play as any of the show's beloved characters, including Steven, Garnet, Pearl, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli and Bismuth. The game has a Final Fantasy-like combat system where a party of characters take turns to attack its foes. You can even unlock new abilities and equip your characters with new costumes. The series' creator Rebecca Sugar co-wrote the game.

If you want to get an Apple Arcade subscription, then that goes for $5.99 per month.