Apple Opens Up App Store After EU Fines, Allows Music App Redirects and Game Emulators
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Apple is allowing music streaming apps in the EU to redirect users to external websites, after being fined $2 billion by the EU commission.
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For the first time, Apple is allowing game emulators on the App Store worldwide. Developers can now offer downloads of retro games.
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Apple says developers are responsible for ensuring any software offered in their apps complies with App Store guidelines and laws.
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It's unclear whether any developer can release a game emulator, or only companies owning game rights.
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These changes show Apple wants to avoid further EU fines, though the commission remains unsatisfied with App Store compliance so far.