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No. There is a huge difference in that Apple has strong competitors (Google, Microsoft, Amazon), while Microsoft didn't at the time. Since Android now holds th
by danieldk 12y ago
No. There is a huge difference in that Apple has strong competitors (Google, Microsoft, Amazon), while Microsoft didn't at the time.
Since Android now holds the vast majority of the mobile market in many regions, game engines have to support multiple APIs and cannot just switch to Metal. While around ~2000 pretty much everyone was only doing Direct X.
Obviously, this is only good for users. There wouldn't be much incentive for Apple to come with Metal if they had 97% of the market. And the ball is now in Google's court to outdo Apple.