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Retro gold rush: which emulators are on the App Store, and what's coming

Apple is allowing emulators on the App Store. Here's what's arrived, and what's on the way to play your favorite retro games on your iPhone, updated on November 5.

Malcolm Owen | 1 month ago

New iPads are close, EU App Store rules, and Apple ID's new bug on the AppleInsider Podcast

On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your regular hosts discuss a change in EU rules for small developers, some Apple ID bugs, iOS 18 leaks — and of course the imminent launch of new iPads.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

Apple won't fight EU over iPad gatekeeper status, third-party App Stores coming

Despite the EU claiming that the iPad qualifies under its Digital Markets Act as a gatekeeper when it does not yet, Apple has announced that it will comply regardless.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

EU Core Technology Fee for small & non-profit developers pared way back

Responding to criticism that its Core Technology Fee for EU developers could see small App Store developers owing Apple excessive fees, the company has revised its rules for eligibility.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

TikTok pulls a 'Fortnite' and is trying to dodge in-app purchase fees

TikTok may be trying to follow in Epic's "Fortnite" footsteps by sneaking in external payment links that violate App Store guidelines.

Wesley Hilliard | 7 months ago

Apple finally pulls generative AI nude apps from the App Store

Apple has removed apps from the App Store that claimed to make nonconsensual nude imagery, a move that demonstrates Apple is now more willing to tackle the hazardous app category.

Malcolm Owen | 7 months ago

Spotify is still complaining about Apple's EU App Store rules

Spotify continues to complain about an Apple Tax that it doesn't really pay, as it decries Apple's non-approval of its latest update because of a violation of App Store rules.

Malcolm Owen | 7 months ago

Epic vs. Apple lurches on, this time about antisteering compliance

Epic Games has convinced a US District Court to order a hearing over its assertion that Apple is failing to comply with the games company's one App Store victory.

William Gallagher | 7 months ago

Provenance plans to bring Sony & Sega console emulation to the App Store

Retro game players may soon have more options to emulate old game consoles on the iPhone, with Provenance aiming to support systems from Sony and Sega as well as Nintendo.

Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago

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To help win an iPhone antitrust suit, Apple is again demanding commission data from Valve

Apple says it needs business records from Valve in order to contest an ongoing consumer antitrust case about the App Store, and has turned to the courts to get it.

William Gallagher | 8 months ago

Game emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies

Following controversy over the weekend, the Delta game emulator has been made available in the App Store, for potential users outside of the European Union.

Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago

Fear of Nintendo's wrath is keeping emulators off of the App Store

Despite Apple's recent rule change, it has been a bumpy few days for emulators on the App Store as small developers fear the wrath of Nintendo and others.

Wesley Hilliard | 8 months ago

How iOS Web Distribution works in the EU in iOS 17.5

The new iOS 17.5 beta introduces app sideloading from websites in the EU and Apple has announced both what eligible developers have to do, and what users can expect to see.

William Gallagher | 8 months ago

Apple, Google, Meta, others struggle when it comes to ad transparency

A new report suggests that every tech giant has failed to provide crucial ad transparency tools to its user base, leaving the door open for disinformation and manipulation.

Amber Neely | 8 months ago

Japan to seek up to 20% fine for monopolistic practices by Apple

Japan is poised to dramatically increase the penalties for tech giants accused of monopolistic practices like Apple.

Andrew Orr | 8 months ago

Drama about emulators on the App Store has only just begun

The weekend drama surrounding emulation on the App Store isn't the first one, and it won't be the last. Here's what you need to know about emulators in the App Store and the complexities surrounding them.

Mike Wuerthele | 8 months ago

Australian court is the latest to attack Apple on behalf of rich corporations

Apple Fellow Phil Schiller has been testifying in an Australian Federal Court about the origins of the App Store in 2008, and it's just the latest example of pointless attacks on the company.

William Gallagher | 8 months ago

Removal of App Store's first emulator leaves more questions than answers

The controversial GBA4iOS clone that hit the top of the App Store is gone, and the rules Apple cited for its removal leave us with more questions than answers about the future of emulators on the platform.

William Gallagher | 8 months ago