Epic Games files lawsuit against Google and Samsung for collusion, raising competition concerns

From Nasdaq: 2024-09-30 10:41:08

Fortnite developer Epic Games is suing Google and Samsung for alleged collusion to block competition on Samsung devices through the Auto Blocker feature, cementing Google Play Store’s dominance.

The Auto Blocker setting on Samsung devices, introduced in 2023, blocks users from installing apps from sources other than Google Play and Samsung Galaxy Store, now set as default.

The jury’s verdict in Epic’s case against Google found illegal practices, leading Epic to raise competition concerns with European regulators over Google’s business practices.



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