Apple Lifts Ban on Emulators But the PS1 on iPhone Dream May Still Be Elusive
Rules are rules.
Recently, Apple adjusted its App Store guidelines to allow the distribution of console emulation apps. Essentially, what this means is that developers can now release emulators, including downloadable games, on iOS devices. However, while that sounds pretty exciting, the legal language suggests the functionality will be fairly limited.
Apple stresses that developers will be responsible for ensuring any games downloadable within emulators also comply with its guidelines and "all applicable laws". While emulators themselves are legal, downloading and using ROMs often isn't. In a nutshell, developers who release emulators will also need distribution rights for any games offered for download. Any emulator apps with pirated ROMs available for download will be removed from the App Store.
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