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Apple’s New App Store Terms Are A Head Scratcher
Yesterday I got an email from Apple notifying me of some new App Store policy changes.
Apple occasionally sends these out and I don’t really care that much about these emails. You can follow the rules perfectly and Apple still finds a way to reject you.
But this time I saw some publications reporting on these new rules. Specifically there’s something about emulators. Hmm… interesting, let’s look into it. And, boy, are these new rules interesting. Maybe I should be reading all of Apple’s App Store rule changes.
So there are two sections that changed: 3.1.1(a) and 4.7. First 4.7. This is what 4.7 said before the change:
4.7 Mini apps, mini games, streaming games, chatbots, and plug-ins
Apps may offer certain software that is not embedded in the binary, specifically mini apps, mini games, streaming games, chatbots, and plug-ins. You are responsible for all such software offered in your app, including ensuring that such software complies with these Guidelines and all applicable laws. Software that does not comply with one or more guidelines will lead to…
