2024-08-02 10:22:12
Apple has updated its store policies and introduced specific changes for PC emulators. According to these guidelines, PC emulator applications are also allowed to download games, which was previously only the case with console emulators. The change represents a significant expansion of the possible uses of emulator applications and makes their approval process in the application store easier. This policy change follows the approval of the PC emulator app UTM SE, which allows users to emulate older versions of Windows, macOS and Linux. UTM SE was originally rejected in May because Apple argued that the PC is not a console. However, after technical adjustments, the app was finally approved.Details about new directions
The 4.7 update process now allows PC emulator applications to download games. This is an important step for developers who also want to provide such applications. In addition, Guidelines 4.7.2 and 4.7.3, which address the use of native platform APIs and data sharing and privacy permissions, have been included in the notarization process for third-party applications in the EU. Notarization, which is required for third-party applications outside the App Store in the EU, requires compliance with Guidelines 4.7, 4.7.2 and 4.7.3. Version 4.7 allows mini-apps, mini-games, streaming games, chats, plug-ins and game emulators. 4.7.2 prohibits applications from extending or exposing platform APIs native to the Software without Apple’s permission. 4.7.3 states that applications may not share data or privacy permissions with any software offered within an application without the user’s consent.
Important for developers and users
UTM SE was the first PC emulator app to be approved in the App Store, but today’s policy changes will simplify the approval process for similar apps. This is an important step to provide developers with greater transparency and flexibility when creating and deploying emulator applications. Users can avoid unsafe “fallbacks” as emulators and related games and programs are now officially available and comply with Apple’s security and privacy standards.
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