"Apple's Removal of iPhone Retro Game Emulator Sparks Controversy"
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Apple removed the iGBA Game Boy emulator from the App Store for violating copyright and spam guidelines as it was found to be a clone of another open-source project, GBA4iOS. This move clarifies that Apple will permit game emulators, including those allowing ROM imports, but developers are responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Despite the removal of iGBA, the future of game emulating apps on iPhone and iPad looks promising.
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- The iPhone's First Retro Game Emulator Has Been Pulled From the App Store Lifehacker
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