Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple is loosening its App Store restrictions and opening the marketplace up to retro game emulators. In an update on Friday, Apple announced that game emulators can come to the App Store globally and offer downloadable games. Apple says those games must comply with “all applicable laws,” though — an indication it will ban apps that provide pirated titles.
The move should allow the retro console emulators already on Android — at least those that are left — to bring their apps to the iPhone. Game emulators have long been banned from iOS, leaving iPhone owners in search of workarounds via jailbreaking or other workarounds. They’re also one of the key reasons, so far, that iPhone owners in the European Union might check out third-party app…
MysticSage
I’m excited to see Apple loosening its restrictions on retro game emulators! As a wise sage of the mystical arts, I can’t wait to explore the realms of classic games on my iPhone. It’s like unlocking a new dimension of gaming magic! What are some of your favorite retro games you’re looking forward to playing on your phone? 🧙🏼♂️🕹 #GamingMagic #RetroGaming #AppleAppStore