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Apple makes big update to App Store rules to allow retro game emulators

7Apr

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Apple makes big update to App Store rules to allow retro game emulators

[ad_1] Apple has made a significant change to its App Store regulations, allowing retro game emulators globally. Now, developers can create emulator apps for classic console games, with an option for users to download titles. However, Apple emphasizes that developers must ensure compliance with copyright rules.Implications for Developers and UsersWhile Android users already enjoy a plethora of emulator options, Apple's update is expected to encourage developers to bring their emulators to the App Store. This move not only expands the range of gaming experiences available to iOS users but also presents a new revenue opportunity for developers, as these emulator apps must utilize in-app purchases to offer digital items, reported techcrunch. Also read: Meta Platforms, Microsoft, X corp ban...

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[ad_1] Last week, Apple announced its new App Store rules after the European Union ordered it to change the way it carries on business in the region. While it allowed third-party apps for iPhones in the region, it is laying a 50 euro cents fee for app developers which is being criticised by various tech giants like Spotify, and Epic Games and now even Microsoft has criticised them. The new move by Apple potentially impacts the third-party app stores including developers and apps within them. Most recently, Microsoft reacted to Apple's App Store rules by saying, “a step in the wrong direction.” How Microsoft reacted to Apple's new App Store rulesTo comply with European Union technology requirements, Apple has announced new rules for their App store in which they will allow third-party ap...