Apple's iPhone Opens to Game Emulation, Shifting Its Closed Ecosystem

Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to allow game emulators, marking a significant change in its traditionally restrictive platform policies.

Apple's recent policy update allows game emulators like Delta on the iPhone, reflecting a shift towards a more open platform.
Delta emulator, capable of running games from classic consoles, tops App Store charts, indicating strong user interest.
Developers like Riley Testut have innovated to circumvent Apple's stringent app review process, exemplified by the creation of AltStore.
Legal and piracy concerns persist, with Apple maintaining strict oversight to prevent unauthorized software distribution.
The move mirrors features long available on Android, suggesting an 'Android-ification' of the iPhone as it adopts more open standards.