Delta iOS application has released a new update that includes iPad support, offering a big innovation for retro game lovers. Delta version 1.6 stands out with a redesigned logo and the ability to play multiple games. Users in the European Union can download this update immediately via AltStore PAL, while other users will have to wait for Apple to approve Delta 1.6 on the App Store. This process may take several days.
Features and innovations of Delta 1.6
The Delta application could technically be used on the iPad before, but since full support was not provided, the application worked as an iPhone application. This negatively affected the emulator’s touch controls and prevented games from taking advantage of full-screen iPad features. Now the new Delta 1.6 update eliminates these issues, allowing the app to take full advantage of iPad features. These features include Scene Manager support, functions such as Handoff and Split View. Split View allows users to run emulated games in multiple windows simultaneously.
Another important feature of the update is Delta’s new app icon. Delta, which previously used a stylized letter “D,” changed this symbol due to logo similarity issues with Adobe. The new icon has a more segmented look and was designed by Caroline Moore. Moore also undertakes all control designs for the emulator.
Delta developer Riley Testut has previously stated that he will prioritize providing native iPadOS support before other “big” features. Once this support is provided, it is stated that Testut will be able to work on exciting features such as cross-device multiplayer and Sega Genesis emulation. These new features will add further value to Delta’s already rich feature set. Delta is currently able to emulate many classic game consoles such as NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, GBA and Nintendo DS and can be played on TVs thanks to AirPlay. However, there are no plans to move Delta to the Android platform. Testut confirmed to The Verge that there are no plans to make a port for Android.
Update 1.6 of the Delta iOS application significantly improves the user experience and opens new possibilities for retro game lovers. These improvements, especially for iPad users, increase the flexibility and usability of the application. It is expected that Delta will improve further with future updates and offer more innovations to its users.
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