Play games with friends

Invite friends to a multiplayer game. Tap Friends, choose a friend, choose a game, then tap Play. If the game allows or requires more players, choose the players, then tap Next. Send your invitation, then wait for the others to accept. When everyone’s ready, start the game. If a friend isn’t available or doesn’t respond to your invite, you can tap Auto-Match to have Game Center find another player for you, or tap Invite Friend to invite someone else.

Send a friend request. Tap Friends, tap , then enter your friend’s email address or Game Center nickname. To browse your contacts, tap . (To add several friends in one request, type Return after each address.) Or tap any player you see anywhere in Game Center.

Challenge someone to outdo you. Tap one of your scores or achievements, then tap Challenge Friends.

What are your friends playing and how are they doing? Tap Friends, tap your friend’s name, then tap the Games or Points bubble.

Want to purchase a game your friend has? Tap Friends, then tap your friend’s name. Tap their Games bubble, tap the game in the list, then tap ••• in the upper right.

Make new friends. To see a list of your friend’s friends, tap Friends, tap your friend’s name, then tap their Friends bubble.

Unfriend a friend. Tap Friends, tap the friend’s name, then tap ••• in the upper right.

Keep your email address private. Turn off Public Profile in your Game Center account settings. See “Game Center settings” below.

Turn off multiplayer activity or friend requests. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions. If the switches are grayed, first tap Enable Restrictions at the top.

Keep it friendly. To report offensive or inappropriate behavior, tap Friends, tap the person’s name, tap ••• in the upper right, then tap Report a Problem.

Game Center settings

Go to Settings > Game Center, where you can:

Sign out (tap your Apple ID)

Allow invites

Let nearby players find you

Edit your Game Center profile (tap your nickname)

Get friend recommendations from Contacts or Facebook

Specify which notifications you want for Game Center. Go to Settings > Notification Center > Game Center. If Game Center doesn’t appear, turn on Notifications.

Change restrictions for Game Center. Go to Settings > General > Restrictions.

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Apple MD717LL/A, MD723LL/A manual Play games with friends, Game Center settings

MD723LL/A, MD717LL/A specifications

The Apple MD717LL/A and MD723LL/A are notable entries in Apple's lineup of computers, specifically catering to users seeking a balance between performance and portability. Both models fall under the MacBook Air category, which is renowned for its slim design and lightweight build, making them ideal for students, professionals, and casual users alike.

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