Reading my latest tech news seems to suggest that Apple will allow emulator apps on the iPhone. I know PICO8 isn't an emulator like the console ones, but it sounds like it might fall under this line I read from the Ars report:

"Apps may offer certain software that is not embedded in the binary, specifically HTML5 mini apps and mini games, streaming games, chatbots, and plug-ins."

I don't know jack about making apps, getting the approved, or any of the rules they have to abide by...just saw it and my first reaction was hoping it meant something like Splore could become an app and load our games on the phone...??

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/04/apple-now-allows-retro-game-emulators-on-its-app-store-but-with-big-caveats/