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Game emulators that have long been banned from iOS can
finally bring their titles to the App Store, thanks to a latest update by
Apple. According to Apple, the company is making its App Store restrictions more
flexible and letting in retro game emulators.
Game emulators can now join the App Store globally where they can offer downloadable games. Apple, however, made it clear that the games must comply with all of its applicable laws, which means that games providing pirated titles will eventually be banned. This new update will also reduce the hassle for iPhone users for the search of alternate ways to access the games, like relying on third-party app stores.
In another update that revolves around super apps like
WeChat, Apple states that mini-games and mini-apps within these apps must use
HTML5. This means that they can’t be native apps and games. This rule seems to
come in response to the antitrust lawsuit filed by the United States, which
accuses Apple of trying to exclude cloud game streaming apps and super apps
from the App Store.
In addition to these rules, Apple will now be allowing music
streaming apps in the EU to include in-app links that direct users to outside
purchases and mention pricing information. The company will also let developers
invite users to provide their email address for the purpose of sending them a
link to their website for purchase of digital music or services.
