Epic Games accuses Samsung, Google of scheme to block app rivals
- Epic Games has accused Google and Samsung of conspiring to protect Google’s Play Store from competition, intending to file a lawsuit in U.S. Federal court.
- Epic claims Samsung's Auto Blocker feature deters users from downloading apps outside the Play Store or Samsung’s Galaxy Store.
- Samsung plans to “vigorously contest” what it calls Epic's baseless claims, emphasizing its commitment to user security and privacy.
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Fortnite maker accuses Samsung, Google of colluding to block app store competitors
Fortnite maker Epic Games filed a lawsuit Monday accusing Google and Samsung, the world’s largest Android maker, of conspiring to block third-party competitors of the Google Play Store. The suit, filed in federal court in California, alleges Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature illegally prevents users from downloading apps from places other than Google Play Store or Samsung’s…
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