Apple allows game emulators in the App Store and linking music apps to external websites

April 8 (Portaltic/EP) –

Manzana has begun to allow publication of game emulator applications in the App Store globallyas well as to offer downloadable games from these emulatorswhile raising the possibility that the Music streaming apps link to an external website for purchases in the European Union (EU).

The American technology company continues to implement changes to its application policiesframed in Digital Markets Act (DMA), which began to be mandatory in the EU at the beginning of March. This law influences the activity of companies like Apple, for regulate the control power of this type of large digital companiesall with the aim of guarantee fair competition in the sector.

Specifically, one of the latest innovations that Apple has implemented is the ability to publish game emulator applications on the App Storeoffering users options like playing retro video games from their iPhones.

an emulator It is a 'software' that has the ability to simulate the functionalities of 'hardware' or other 'software', and allows, for example, carrying the functions of a console on a smartphone.

Currently, to use an emulator on an iPhone or iPad, users turn to techniques such as 'jailbreak'a practice in which They unlock privilege limitations on the device to bypass operating system or manufacturer restrictions.

However, Manzana has announced that, from now on, the Developers will be able to publish game emulators in the App Store globallyso that users can access and download them to play different titles that are not available for smartphones or tabletsdirectly from the iPhone or iPad.

This has been pointed out by the technology company after update their App Store Guidelines last Fridayin which he has also detailed that, in addition to allowing emulators, “retro game console emulator apps may offer the ability to download games.”

However, Apple has also warned that games downloaded from these emulators must comply with “all applicable laws“So, I don't know will allow those applications that, for example, offer pirated titles.

Specifically, he has indicated that the Developers are “responsible for all software offered in their application,” including ensuring that such software complies with Apple's Guidelines. Thus, “software that does not comply with one or more guidelines will result in rejection of your application”, the technology has sentenced.

LINK MUSIC APPS TO AN EXTERNAL SITE

Following this line, Apple has also shared in its Application Review Guidelines that, now, the music streaming apps on 'streaming' now They can include links within the 'app'as is the case of a 'buy' icon, with which redirect users to the developer's websitefor make purchases directly from said website.

Likewise, these rights of music streaming services also allow the developers of these applications invite users to provide their email address. With this, they will be able send them messages for the “express purpose” of sending a link to the developer's website so that users can purchase digital music content directly from there.

Specifically, the link may also inform users about “where and how to buy the items”, as well as its price within the application. At the moment, these rights are limited to use in the App Store of iOS and iPadOS, in specific territories of the European Union.

Likewise, Apple has specified that if the music application engages in misleading aspects, scams or fraud in relation to the right, “will be removed from the App Store.” For its part, the developer related to the 'app' in question will also be terminated from the Apple Developer Program.