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iPhone gamers, here’s a cool surprise: Game Boy emulator is now available on iOS App Store
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iPhone gamers, here’s a cool surprise: Game Boy emulator is now available on iOS App Store

[ad_1] In a surprising turn of events, a Game Boy emulator named iGBA has made its way to the iPhone and iPad following Apple's recent changes to its App Store guidelines. The app's presence marks a significant departure from Apple's previous stance on emulators, which were strictly prohibited.Spotting the ArrivalThe appearance of iGBA was first noticed by Parker Ortolani, though it's uncertain whether Apple or the developer decided to remove the app from the store after its initial release. This comes after Apple revised its App Store rules, seemingly allowing game emulators on its platform for the first time, reported 9to5mac. Also read: Apple M4 chip launch details revealed: What to expect from the most powerful Macs in 2024 Emulator Features and FunctionalityiGBA, a free emulator, l...
Meta Slams Apple for ‘Undercutting Others’ With Ad Policy
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Meta Slams Apple for ‘Undercutting Others’ With Ad Policy

[ad_1] Meta Platforms Inc. criticized Apple Inc. for changing its App Store terms to take a portion of social-media advertising revenue, saying the iPhone maker was “undercutting others in the digital economy. ”The policy change, disclosed this week, requires users and advertisers to make an in-app purchase when they pay to “boost” posts in apps like TikTok and Meta's Instagram. Apple takes a commission of as much as 30% on in-app purchases, meaning a company like Meta would lose a portion of its ad revenue to the iPhone maker. “Apple previously said it didn't take a share of developer advertising revenue, and now apparently changed its mind,” Meta, which also owns Facebook and WhatsApp, said in a statement Tuesday. “We remain committed to offering small businesses simple ways to run a...