The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio delves into the challenges of installing third-party app stores and game emulators on iPhones. We discuss the complexities and friction involved, touching on jailbreaking and the accessibility of apps through these stores. The recent allowance of game emulators on the App Store globally is explored, considering implications such as pirated software and fair use. We debate Apple's motivations behind these changes and the impact on users, including notarization for apps. Perspectives vary on Apple's control over installations, user choice, security, and compliance with regulations.

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:00 The Hassles of Third-Party App Stores

03:42 Apple's Strategy and Friction

07:45 Regulation Compliance and Friction

12:59 Apple's Control Over Transactions

19:55 Support for Third-Party Issues

22:10 Embracing Game Emulators

26:19 Apple's Change in Emulator Policy

Links:

Installing a third-party app store takes a dozen ‘irritating and scary’ screens

https://9to5mac.com/2024/04/03/installing-a-third-party-app-store/

Apple officially allows retro game emulators on the App Store

https://www.engadget.com/apple-officially-allows-retro-game-emulators-on-the-app-store-130044937.html

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