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Sarah Chaney

Retro game emulators are now welcome in the App Store — but don't get too excited

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2024 will be an exciting year for iPhone users, largely thanks to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). Some features, like sideloading apps, are only available to EU iPhone users, but this new feature that allows retro game emulators in the App Store will be available to everyone (via Ars Technica).

Before you get too excited, there's a big caveat to Apple's seemingly gracious addition to its App Store. While Apple is now allowing "retro game console emulator apps" to let users download games, the company says all app software has to comply with "all applicable laws" or face app rejection. 

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