Apple loses years-long court battle in the US

After years of interminable legal battles, the United States Justice imposed a great defeat on Apple in a process that questioned the reproduction of the company's operating system, iOS, in so-called "virtual machines" or VMs.

On the opposite side of the action was the company Corellium, one of the world leaders in the field of VMs, which are virtual hardware used to emulate operating systems, software and apps.

Apple went to court because it didn't want iOS to be used outside of its devices. However, the US court said that there is nothing illegal about it, and even praised Corellium's work.

"[Corellium] promotes scientific progress by enabling security research on important operating systems," said an excerpt from the court decision.

How iOS VMs work

In short, Corellium and other companies in the virtual machine business allow developers to access operating systems without having to purchase devices sold by the company that developed.

As an example, it is not necessary to buy a Google Pixel to use Android, or an iPhone to use iOS. Just buy access provided by companies like Corellium to work freely in the interface.

According to the company, which was endorsed by the US Justice, its systems are completely safe and do not infringe the rights of the original developers of the operating systems.

Part of Apple's complaints regarding Corellium's use of iOS has to do with alleged copyright infringement. However, the VM company claims that this does not happen, as its customers are mainly researchers, federal agencies and US Defense bodies.

With the court's decision, Corellium will be able to continue to use and provide iOS, as long as it does not infringe on Apple's rights.

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