Step aside, Temu; there’s a new favorite app in town. This new app is called Delta, and it’s an emulator that apparently became an instant hit.
Unfortunately, just like Temu, Delta is also in the middle of a controversy. But not because of alleged scams or anything like that. Instead, it’s because this app shows why the new EU regulations and other attempts from governments to loosen Apple’s control over its App Store might be a good thing. Here’s what you need to know.
Meet Delta, the Most Popular App on the App Store
Delta is an emulator that lets you play old classic video games from your iPhone. With this app, you can play anything from NES games to Nintendo DS games with just a few tweaks.
Because it is easy to use and fun to play, Delta quickly became the most popular app in over 35 countries.
Unfortunately for Delta, that wasn’t always the case. In fact, just a few weeks ago, the app would have been banned from the App Store.
You see, Apple didn’t like emulators, as they let you play games that you didn’t buy on a platform that’s not backed by any gaming company like Nintendo or Sony.
However, thanks to recent changes around the world, many governments have been trying to get big tech companies like Apple and Google to loosen up their respective app store restrictions. The most notable change is the EU Digital Markets Act, or DMA for short.
However, governments in other countries, such as the US, the UK, and Japan, are also trying to force Apple and Google to change how they control their app stores.
Apple Is Now Allowing Emulators in the App Store
Amidst of all these changes, Apple recently announced that retro game emulators are now allowed on the App Store. However, these apps must still comply with the laws of specific countries.
This basically means that piracy is still bannable, and developers and users must be careful about the apps they use.
Emulators themselves aren’t illegal. Their main purpose is to run a game or a program, which is completely legal anywhere in the world.
However, as you can imagine, using an emulator to play games you don’t own and didn’t pay for is the main issue. The problem is that, for some, this is the only way you can play some titles, as you won’t find them anywhere else. It’s basically a big gray area that you, as a user, probably shouldn’t be too worried about.
How to Get Started With Delta
If you’re a gamer looking forward to playing some classic games on your iPhone, then you should give Delta a try.
In addition to downloading the Delta app from the App Store, you can also visit the Delta website or go to the Delta subreddit to get more information on how to get started.
The App Store Is Changing
Becoming the most popular app on the App Store right after you were banned is a pretty huge accomplishment. And whether you like it or not, the App Store is being forced to change.
While this has many benefits, it can also pose some security risks. One thing’s for sure: these changes are here to stay, and we need to adapt, just like Apple and other tech companies are doing.