Apple Daily | App Store Now Allows PC Emulators; Apple Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Suit; iPhone 16 Pro Colors Leaked

**iPhone**

Apple has updated its App Store Guidelines, now explicitly allowing PC emulator apps to download games, following the approval of the UTM SE emulator. This update is meant to streamline the approval process for similar apps and includes new guidelines for app notarization in the EU.

Apple filed a motion to dismiss its ongoing lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Justice, arguing that the government's complaint fails to demonstrate anticompetitive conduct, harm to consumers, or monopoly power in the U.S. smartphone market. The case is expected to continue, with potential rulings and hearings extending into 2028.

Google announced new safety and information features for Waze and Google Maps on iPhone and CarPlay, including easier incident reporting, new destination guidance, camera alerts, and traffic event notifications.

Leaker Sonny Dickson shared a new image of iPhone 16 Pro dummy units in black, white, and gray color variants. Rumors suggest a new rose gold variant and an improved process for finishing and coloring titanium for a glossier look.

**iPad**

Apple announced its financial results for Q3 2024, with revenue at $85.8 billion and a net profit of $21.4 billion. The iPad category saw a significant revenue increase due to new iPad Pro and iPad Air models. Apple also set new records for revenue and earnings per share.

**Vision Pro**

Some developers expressed dissatisfaction with Apple's subscription-based gaming service Apple Arcade, citing payment delays, poor technical support, and lack of discoverability. Developers also reported challenges in developing games for the Vision Pro headset, noting inadequate support and the platform's limitations for gaming.

**Others**

Google announced new AI-powered features for its Chrome browser, including Google Lens for visual searches, a tab compare feature for product overviews, and a natural language search for browsing history. These features will be rolled out in the coming weeks, with some available initially only in the U.S.