Posted 4/6/2024, 6:46:00 AM
Apple Opens App Store to Retro Game Emulators and Other Services Under New Rules
- Apple updated App Store rules to allow retro game emulators globally, but developers must follow copyright rules
- Emulators can use in-app purchases for digital items; provides revenue stream for Apple
- Changes part of compliance with EU's Digital Markets Act; also recently allowed streaming game stores globally
- Updated rules to support HTML5 mini-apps and plugins, possibly to include WeChat-style super apps
- Will allow music services like Spotify to display subscription info and links to complete purchases outside the app