That’s where Apple’s Game Center comes in.
The Game Center app was introduced in iOS 4.1.
Apple discontinued the app in iOS 10 and moved some of its features to the iOS.
What Is Game Center?
Game Center is a set ofgaming-specific featuresthat you’re able to use to find people to play against.
you could also compare your stats and achievements with other players.
Getting Game Center requires iOS4.1or later, up to but not including iOS 10.
If the gadget that runs anything older than iOS 10, it may have Game Center on it.
You also need anApple ID/Apple Account to set up a Game Center account.
Game Center also works on theApple TVand some versions of macOS.
What Happened to Game Center in iOS 10 and Up?
At its introduction, Game Center was a stand-alone app.
That approach changed withiOS 10when Apple discontinued the Game Center app.
In place of the app, Apple made some Game Center features part of iOS.
Developers can support all Game Center features, some of them, or none at all.
Create a new account if you want, but it’s not necessary.
Turn on theGame Centertoggle switch.
Turn on theNearby Playerstoggle switch to play head-to-head games with nearby gamers.
You must have a Game Center-compatible game and be connected toWi-FiorBluetoothto play with another player.
In theGame Center Profilesection, tap your name to open your profile.
This name is how you are identified to other gamers who invite you to games.
In the profile screen, tap theNicknamefield and key in a new name or nickname.
The only option is to remove every Game Center friend you have.
Because there’s no way to add friends, be sure this is what you want before doing it.
To remove friends, go to the Game Center screen, tapFriends, then selectRemove All.
They also were clearly labeled in the App Store with a Game Center icon.
Now, games don’t clearly indicate anywhere that they support these features.
Finding them is trial and error.Search the App Storeforgame centerto find compatible games that offer some Game Center features.
The message saysWelcome Backand shows your Game Center username.
If you see that message, the app supports some Game Center features.
Different games implement the features differently, so there’s no one way to find and use them.
Many games support multiplayer games, head-to-head matchups, and challenges.
In Challenges, you invite your Game Center friends to beat your scores or achievements in a game.
View Your Stats
Many Game Center-compatible games track your achievements and awards.
To view these stats, find the leaderboard or achievements section of the app.
In iOS 10 and later, game developers need to implement this feature specifically.
IniOS 11and later, screen recording is a built-in feature of iOS.
Even for games with the functionality built-in, the process varies.
To make a screen recording:
Tap thecameraicon orrecordbutton.
The specifics may be different in different games.
In the camera or record window, tapRecord Screen.
When you’re done with the recording, tapStop.
This feature allows children to track stats and achievements but insulates them from unwanted or inappropriate contacts.
Because Game Center is no longer a stand-alone app, you’re free to’tdelete itor its features.
If you don’t want those features to be available, set up the parental restrictions.
Go into the prefs app and tap onGame Center.
Then, tapSign Out.
