Epic Games Sues Google, Samsung
Epic is suing Google — again — and now Samsung too
The lawsuit revolves around Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature, which now comes turned-on-by-default on new Samsung phones. While it’s turned on, it automatically keeps users from installing apps unless they come from “authorized sources” — namely,
Epic Games Accuses Samsung, Google of Scheme to Block App Rivals
Epic said it would file a lawsuit in U.S. federal court in California alleging that a Samsung smartphone security feature called Auto Blocker was in truth intended to deter users from downloading Android apps from sources other than the Play store or Samsung's Galaxy store, which the Korean company elected to put on the back burner.
Epic Games Files Suit Against Samsung and Google over Auto Blocker
It’s unclear whether Epic Games has faced any monetary hits due to Auto Blocker. Since Auto Blockers has been turned on by default, Samsung has only launched the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, with the Galaxy S24 FE on the way.
Epic Games accuses Samsung, Google of scheme to block app rivals: Details
Epic said Samsung's Auto Blocker was designed to blunt the impact of a U.S. verdict that Epic won against Google in December 2023
Epic Games Sues Google, Samsung Over Auto Blocker, App Store Competition
The game publisher alleges Samsung and Google are breaking US law by prohibiting app store alternatives on Samsung devices with features like Auto Blocker.
Epic Games Sues Google And Samsung Over App Store
Fortnite-maker Epic Games is suing tech giants Google and Samsung, it announced Monday, accusing them of illegally colluding to block competition on Samsung devices.
Epic Games to Sue Google, Samsung Over Alleged App-Store Scheme
The “Fortnite” maker claims the tech giants colluded to place onerous restrictions on app stores created after Google lost an antitrust case.
Epic launches major new lawsuit in app store fight, this time against Samsung and Google
Epic has today announced major new litigation as it takes its battle against existing app store monopolies to former ally Samsung, as well as continued rival Google, in a fresh front that may see a return to the courtroom.
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