A single page holds a dashboard, chat software, links to reports and various widgets.

Groups of players, linked by external instant-messaging or voice- chat software, are wandering from world to world.

It's entirely possible that the technology could be deployed in conjunction with video chat software and multiplayer games.

Analysts said Apple might reveal later whether Skype video calling and other third-party video chat software could be supported.

Zendesk also said on Thursday that it acquired Singapore-based live chat software maker Zopim Technologies Pte Ltd to expand its chat capabilities.

However, the unprofitable company faces massive competition from Microsoft's MSFT.O Teams workplace chat software, and its recent surge has stretched its valuations.

Furthermore, a recent case ruled that employers could read workers' private messages sent via chat software, such as Facebook Messenger, during working hours.

LivePerson develops platforms for communication between businesses and clients through live voice and text chat software for internet, social networks and mobile devices.