Apple Approves First PC Emulator for iOS: UTM SE Now Available on App Store

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Apple's App Store has approved the first PC emulator for iOS, UTM SE.
It emulates x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures.
The app does not come with any operating systems but provides links to guides and downloads for various versions of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS 9.
The app supports VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems.
UTM SE allows users to run classic software and old-school games on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro devices.
UTM SE is now available for free download on the App Store. It requires iOS 14, iPadOS 14, or visionOS 1.0 or later to run.
UTM SE was initially rejected due to its use of Just In Time (JIT) compilation but managed to work around it using an implementation of the QEMU TCTI emulator.
Apple Approves First PC Emulator for iOS: UTM SE Now Available on App Store

Apple's App Store has approved the first PC emulator for iOS, UTM SE, after initially rejecting it. The app allows users to run classic software and old-school games on their iPhone, iPad, or Apple Vision Pro devices. UTM SE supports VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems. It emulates x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures.

The app had previously been rejected due to its use of Just In Time (JIT) compilation which is against Apple's policies. However, the developer managed to work around it using an implementation of the QEMU TCTI emulator. UTM SE does not come with any operating systems but provides links to guides and downloads for various versions of Windows, Linux, and Mac OS 9.

The approval of UTM SE is a significant development as Apple had previously banned JIT-based emulators from the App Store. This decision could lead to other developers creating similar apps for iOS devices.

Apple's App Store Review team initially rejected UTM SE in June, citing its use of JIT compilation as a violation of Apple's policies. However, after working with another developer who provided an implementation of the QEMU TCTI emulator, UTM SE was able to create a JIT-free build and was eventually approved by Apple.

UTM SE is now available for free download on the App Store. It requires iOS 14, iPadOS 14, or visionOS 1.0 or later to run.


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Confidence

95%

Doubts
  • Are there any performance issues with UTM SE on older devices?
  • Is the implementation of the QEMU TCTI emulator a permanent solution to bypass Apple's JIT policy?

Sources

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

After initially rejecting it, Apple has approved the first PC emulator for iOS

The Verge Wes Davis Sunday, 14 July 2024 01:24
  • Unique Points
    • Apple has approved UTM SE, a PC emulator for iOS
    • UTM SE allows running classic software and old-school games on iOS devices
    • UTM SE supports VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems
    • UTM SE emulates x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures
    • Users can run pre-built machines or create their own configurations from scratch using UTM SE
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It mentions the developer's previous statement about not continuing to try to get the app approved due to it being a 'subpar experience.' This implies that the author is taking a side in favor of the developer by opposing Apple's initial rejection. Additionally, phrases like 'classic software and old-school games' are inflammatory and lack neutrality.
    • . . . Apple has approved UTM SE, an app for emulating a computer to run classic software and games . . .
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Apple permits first PC emulator for iOS into the App Store

AppleInsider News Site Malcolm Owen Sunday, 14 July 2024 18:12
  • Unique Points
    • UTM SE, a retro PC emulator, is now available on the App Store for iOS devices.
    • The app had previously been rejected by Apple due to its use of Just In Time (JIT) compilation which is against Apple’s policies, but it was eventually approved after the developer managed to work around it using an implementation of the QEMU TCTI emulator.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

EU users can now run classic software, games on iOS

NewsBytes Akash Pandey Sunday, 14 July 2024 18:13
  • Unique Points
    • Apple has approved UTM SE, an emulator app that allows EU users to run classic software and games on iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS.
    • UTM SE requires users to download and install operating systems for it to function.
    • UTM SE offers guides for emulating various operating systems including Windows XP through Windows 11 and provides links to pre-built virtual Linux machines. Mac OS 9.2.1 and DOS are mentioned in the UTM SE App Store page.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Apple approves the first official PC emulator for iOS – after previously rejecting it

TechRadar David Nield Sunday, 14 July 2024 12:30
  • Unique Points
    • Apple has approved the UTM SE PC emulator for iOS after previously rejecting it.
    • UTM SE lets users run various versions of Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  • Accuracy
    • UTM SE is now available on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro headsets.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author does not make any explicit fallacious statements in the article. However, there is an appeal to authority when the author mentions that Apple had previously rejected UTM SE from the App Store and then later approved it. This implies that Apple's decision-making process holds some weight in determining the validity of UTM SE.
    • Apple had previously rejected it.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Apple Approves PC/Linux/Mac-Emulating App 'UTM SE' for App Store, Reversing Earlier Rejection - Slashdot

Slashdot Sunday, 14 July 2024 18:14
  • Unique Points
    • Apple approved the PC/Linux/Mac emulator UTM SE for its App Store after an initial rejection.
    • UTM SE does not come with any operating systems but provides links to guides and downloads for Windows XP through Windows 11 emulation, as well as pre-built virtual Linux machines. Mac OS 9.2.1 and DOS are supported.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication