Apex Legends Mobile Has Launched. Here's How to Download

Apex Legends Mobile Has Launched. Here's How to Download

Apex Legends Mobile, a free battle royale hero shooter, is now available for download on Android and iOS. The app is free to download, but players may encounter in-app purchases.

According to Electronic Arts, Apex Legends is designed for mobile devices with its streamlined controls and optimizations for quality battle royale gameplay on a tablet or phone. So far, Apex Legends Mobile carries 4.7 out of 5 stars on Google Play with more than 60,000 reviews. In the App Store, the new game has 4.3 out of 5 stars and 3,400 ratings.

Season 1 of Apex Legends Mobile launched with 10 Legends, including the mobile-exclusive Fade, a high-tech super soldier harnessing powerful phase-shifting technology. Right now, players can check out maps and modes like Battle Royale on the World's Edge map, 3v3 Arena mode on Thermal Station, Artillery and Overflow, as well as a new Team Deathmatch mode. Players will also be able to unlock rewards in the Season 1: Prime Time Battle Pass.

Apex Legends Mobile plans to continue releasing mobile-only new content, Limited Time Modes, Legends, region-specific content and Town Takeovers.

Check out the trailer here:

How to download for iOS

1. Visit the Apex Legends Mobile subsection on EA's website
2. Click Download on the App Store
3. You'll be redirected to the App Store.
4. Click Get to start the download.

How to download for Android

1. Visit the Apex Legends Mobile subsection on EA's website
2. Click Get it on Google Play
3. Once you're redirected to the Google Play Store, click Install.

When I clicked install, the Google Play Store noted that the app was 2.7GB and asked if I wanted to wait until Wi-Fi was available or download right away. This message didn't appear when I tried to download for iOS. Apple lists the game size as 3.5GB, requiring iOS 11, iPadOS 11 or later. If you're downloading for Android, make sure your phone is upgraded to Android 6 or later.

Respawn and EA announced Apex Legends Mobile in 2019 and began beta testing last year. The mobile game looks like it'll offer the same experience that millions of players have been enjoying since the Fortnite competitor launched in early 2019.

For more, check out Apex Legends Season 13: Ranked Changes, New Legend, and Map Updates and Apex Legends: The Titanfall Battle Royale Game That Lets You Play Your Way.

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iOS 16 Lets You Connect Nintendo Switch Controllers to Your iPhone or iPad

iOS 16 Lets You Connect Nintendo Switch Controllers to Your iPhone or iPad

Do you own a Nintendo Switch and occasionally enjoy playing mobile games on your iPhone or iPad? Then, you'll be happy to know that the upcoming iOS 16 update will add the ability to connect Nintendo Joy-Con controllers to your Apple device. It's one of the five hidden features coming in the new operating system.

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In the last few years, game-makers have introduced more complicated gameplay to the mobile experience. Services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now allow you to play games like Call of Duty, Fortnite and Apex Legends, which can be difficult to tame on your mobile device. Your phone or tablet has a smaller screen than your TV, which means less real estate for visuals and controls, and so a gaming controller might be necessary.

Third-party controllers aren't new to Apple, though. Right now, you can pair both the DualSense from PlayStation and the wireless controller for Xbox to your iPhone or iPad. And controllers from other companies, like the Backbone One and the Razer Kishi, are made specifically for mobile gaming.

Check out: Best Controllers and Accessories for Xbox Cloud Gaming

However, if you already own a Nintendo Switch, there's no need to purchase a third-party gaming controller. You've got two attached to both sides of your console. And best of all, pairing the Joy-Cons to your iPhone or iPad takes only a few seconds.

For this to work, you'll need to be running iOS 16, which is currently available as a public beta. Here's how you can download it right now.

Joy-Con controllers being used to play games on the iPhone — You can either use one or both Joy-Con controllers.
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To start, you'll want to make sure that your Joy-Cons are charged and ready for use. If not, simply attach them to the Nintendo Switch while it's charging in the dock. Once your Joy-Cons are charged and ready to go, slide them off of your console and do the following:

1. First, press and hold down the black pairing button on top of the Joy-Con until the green light starts running back and forth. This means the Joy-Con is now in pairing mode.

2. Next, on your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Bluetooth.

3. Now, scroll down and find your Joy-Con under OtherDevices. You should see either Joy-Con (L) or Joy-Con (R), depending on which Joy-Con you're currently pairing.

4. Finally, tap the Joy-Con option to pair it. Repeat this process for the other Joy-Con, if needed.

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Once your Joy-Cons are paired, you can go into any game that supports third-party controllers, like Minecraft, Among Us and Call of Duty, and play with your newly paired Joy-Cons. Not all mobile games will support both Joy-Con controllers at once, so you might only need to pair one.

To unpair the Joy-Cons, go to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the blue information icon, and then hit Disconnect.

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