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Windows 11 Runs on M2 iPad Air via Emulation

4/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In a groundbreaking achievement, developer NTDev has managed to run Windows 11 on an M2 iPad Air through emulation, thanks to the EU's Digital Markets Act. By sideloading apps like AltStore Classic, which utilizes JIT compilation via UTM, users can experience decent performance, though it falls short of fully replacing a PC.

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Historical Context

NTDev's emulation of Windows 11 on an M2 iPad Air highlights the impact of the EU's Digital Markets Act, which aims to enhance competition and innovation in digital markets. This act follows the EU's historical push for digital regulation, including the GDPR in 2016, which reshaped data privacy. Such legislative efforts reflect ongoing challenges in balancing user rights and corporate power in the tech landscape.

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Story summary

In a groundbreaking achievement, developer NTDev has managed to run Windows 11 on an M2 iPad Air through emulation, thanks to the EU's Digital Markets Act. By sideloading apps like AltStore Classic, which utilizes JIT compilation via UTM, users can experience decent performance, though it falls short of fully replacing a PC.

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