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A Roomful of Suits: AltStore and Delta with Riley Testut
May 5, 2024
Riley Testut joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of AltStore from a sideloaded app to official app marketplace, and Delta's success in the Top Free App chart. Topics include challenges in app development, Apple's stance on emulators, and hurdles in creating a marketplace. The conversation also covers the unexpected European trip, challenges in Finland, and the celebration of Delta's success on the App Store.
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- AltStore evolved from sideloaded app to official marketplace, influencing Apple's rules.
- Clip app faced challenges in notarization process, leading to innovative tactics for approval.
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Introduction of Special Guest and Discussion of Delta and Alt Store Journey
The episode introduces Riley Testus, the developer of the game emulator delta and Alt Store. The hosts discuss the journey of bringing delta to a wider audience, mentioning the challenges faced in creating Alt Store as a way to distribute apps outside the App Store. The conversation highlights the evolution from a sideloading tool to a legitimate app marketplace after EU legislation and Apple's rule changes.
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