UTM SE will allow you to run various versions of Windows
Apple has made a significant move by approving the first official PC emulator for iOS, known as UTM SE.
UTM SE will allow you to run various versions of Windows. This includes Windows XP, as well as selected Linux and macOS versions. It looks like the decision came after the UTM SE was rejected earlier by the tech giant.
Apple allows PC emulators
After Apple rejected the app in June, the developer said it wasn’t going to keep trying because the app was “a subpar experience.” Now you can use UTM SE in your iPhones, iPads, and Apple Vision Pro headsets.
As reported by The Verge, UTM had thanked the AltStore team for helping it. The report further added that UTM has also credited another developer whose QEMU TCTI implementation was pivotal for this JIT-less build.
“We are happy to announce that UTM SE is available (for free) on iOS and visionOS App Store (and coming soon to AltStore PAL)! Shoutouts to AltStore team for their help and to Apple for reconsidering their policy,” UTM posted on X.
How can PC emulators help you?
So, what does the initiative by Apple mean for you? The UTM SE is a PC emulator that allows you to run classic software and old-school games. Given below are the key features:
* UTM SE will support both VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems
* Emulates x86, PPC, and RISC-V architectures
* It will run pre-built machines or create your own configuration from scratch
* UTM SE has been built from QEMU, a powerful and widely used emulator
The road ahead
UTM SE is available for free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases required. In addition to this you can access the app through the AltStore. This can eventually allow users with more installation options. It looks like this availability across different platforms has the potential to enhance user accessibility and choice.
Apple’s approval of the UTM SE app is expected to be a significant development for iOS users. It might have the potential to reflect a possible shift in Apple’s policies and a response to regulatory pressures advocating for more user choice. However, the PC emulator doesn’t come with any operating systems.
Source:financialexpress.com