Posted 4/7/2024, 1:36:50 PM
Apple Eases App Store Rules on Retro Game Emulators Amid EU Pressure
- Apple has loosened its App Store restrictions to allow retro game emulators, though developers remain responsible for compliance
- The change comes amid growing pressure from users and regulators, especially in Europe
- Emulator apps were previously banned or restricted on the iPhone App Store
- The move may be an effort by Apple to prevent users from switching to alternate app stores
- Apple, Google, and Facebook continue to face investigations in the EU over app store practices and competition rules