iPhone users will be able to play old PC games on their smartphones
Apple’s approval of the UTM SE app has made old PC games and classic software available to iPhone and iPad users, bringing back old memories and opening up new possibilities for retro gaming enthusiasts.
In an exciting twist for old game enthusiasts and classic software enthusiasts, Apple has approved the first PC emulator for its iOS ecosystem, according to a report by The Verge. This unprecedented move allows iPhone and iPad users to relive the memories of old-school games and classic software on their smartphones and tablets.
The star of the show is ‘UTM SE’, an app that was initially rejected by Apple and banned from being notarized for third-party app stores in the European Union (EU). After much anticipation and deliberation, Apple has given the green light, and UTM SE is now available for free on iOS, iPadOS and visionOS platforms.
Announcing its arrival with excitement, the developers of UTM SE expressed their joy on social media platform X: “We are happy to announce that UTM SE is available (for free) on the iOS and visionOS app stores (and will soon be available on AltStore PAL as well).” The announcement also included a heartfelt thanks to the AltStore team for their support and to Apple for reconsidering their policy.
Features and capabilities
UTM SE is not just an emulator, it’s a portal to the past. It allows users to run classic software and old-school games from Windows, Mac OS 9 and Linux on their iPhone and iPad. Whether you want to revisit the pixelated landscapes of old-school games or run old beloved software, UTM SE is for you.
Supporting both VGA mode for graphics and terminal mode for text-only operating systems, the UTM SE is designed to meet a wide range of preferences. It emulates x86, PPC and RISC-V architectures, allowing users to run pre-built machines or create their own configuration from scratch.
UTM SE’s robust capabilities are built on the foundation of QEMU, a powerful and widely used emulator. It ensures a reliable and efficient emulation experience, bringing the best of the past to today’s cutting-edge technology.
For fans of retro gaming and classic software, the arrival of UTM SE is a significant milestone. With Apple’s approval, a new world of possibilities has opened up for iPhone and iPad users, allowing them to enjoy the timeless charm of vintage PC games and software on their sleek, modern devices.
