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Epic Games accuses Samsung, Google of scheme to block app rivals

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

Epic Games accuses Samsung, Google of scheme to block app rivals

Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has accused Google and Samsung of colluding to protect Google's Play store from competition. Epic plans to sue both companies, alleging that Samsung's mobile security feature, Auto Blocker, was designed to discourage users from downloading apps from sources other than the Play store or Samsung's Galaxy store. Epic claims that Samsung and Google are violating U.S. antitrust laws by limiting consumer choice and preventing competition. The company also plans to raise these competition concerns with EU regulators. Neither Google nor Samsung have yet commented on the accusations.

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Epic Games settles lawsuit against Samsung over app controls - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1m ago

Epic Games settles lawsuit against Samsung over app controls - The Economic Times

Epic Games settled its antitrust claims against Samsung, accusing it of conspiring with Google to limit competition to Google Play. The settlement terms are undisclosed, but Epic’s CEO, Tim Sweeney, expressed gratitude for Samsung addressing their concerns. Epic's claims against Google continue, focusing on mobile security features allegedly deterring alternative app downloads. Google's appeal in a separate verdict favoring Epic, which requires app store overhauls, is ongoing. The settlement dismisses Epic's claims against Samsung.

Alphabet, Tinder-owner Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Alphabet, Tinder-owner Match settle Google Play antitrust claims before US trial

Google has settled with Match Group, the owner of dating app Tinder, in a claim that it monopolized Android app distribution through its Play Store. Epic Games is now the sole plaintiff in the antitrust trial against Google, set to begin on November 6th. Match Group has stated that it reached a partnership agreement with Google, while Epic Games will proceed to trial against Google alone. Both Epic Games and Match Group accused Google of unlawfully maintaining a monopoly in the distribution of Android apps.

Apple reverses decision to ban Epic Games from having its own app store

Business Insider

Business Insider · 1y ago

Apple reverses decision to ban Epic Games from having its own app store

Apple has reversed its decision to not allow Epic Games to have its own app store on iOS in Europe. This comes after the European Union threatened to investigate the ban. Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, has been fighting against Apple and Google's control over in-app purchases. The European Commission's implementation of the Digital Markets Act further supports the need for competition in the app store industry. Apple reinstated Epic Games' account and agreed to new EU-focused policies. Epic Games also has an ongoing lawsuit against Google regarding the Google Play store's payment system.

Another Google antitrust battle reaches court in Epic Games case

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Another Google antitrust battle reaches court in Epic Games case

Google is facing another legal battle as Epic Games takes the company to court over an antitrust lawsuit. Epic Games claims that Google is violating antitrust laws by using its dominant power over app developers on the Google Play Store. The game developer had tried to circumvent the Play Store's fees by allowing direct in-app purchases, prompting Google to remove Fortnite from the store. If Epic Games is successful, Google could be forced to change its Play Store rules and allow competing app stores. These lawsuits add to the challenges Google faces as regulators and competitors target its influence in the tech industry.

Epic Games Store for Android will be coming to Google Play Store: CEO Tim Sweeney - The Economic Times

Economic Times

Economic Times · 23d ago

Epic Games Store for Android will be coming to Google Play Store: CEO Tim Sweeney - The Economic Times

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced that the Epic Games Store will launch on Android devices via the Google Play Store. This strategic move is designed to provide an alternative to Google's ecosystem and promote more open app marketplaces on mobile platforms.

Google asks judge to overturn Epic Games antitrust verdict

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google asks judge to overturn Epic Games antitrust verdict

Google has requested a judge to reject the jury verdict in the antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite." The jury had found that Google abused its dominance in the app store market. Google argues that Epic Games did not provide sufficient evidence to support the verdict and that it competes with Apple in the mobile apps space. Epic Games is expected to seek specific changes to Google's Play store based on the verdict. Google settled related claims for $700 million before the trial and has the option to appeal the December verdict.

Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict

Economic Times

Economic Times · 8m ago

Google asks US appeals court to reject app store monopoly verdict

Google has requested a US appeals court to dismiss a jury verdict and a judge's order that compelled it to redesign its app store, Google Play. The company argues that the trial judge made legal errors that favored Fortnite maker Epic Games. Google claims that requiring a major overhaul of Google Play and Android will negatively impact app developers and consumers. Epic Games responded, stating that Google is relying on flawed arguments. The appeals court is set to hear oral arguments on February 3, with a ruling anticipated later in the year.

Google defends app store, fighting Epic Games' bid for major reforms

Economic Times

Economic Times · 1y ago

Google defends app store, fighting Epic Games' bid for major reforms

Google is opposing the proposed changes to its app store, Play, in the ongoing antitrust battle with Epic Games. Epic Games wants Google to make it easier for users to download apps from other sources and allow more flexibility for developers in offering and charging for purchases. Google argues that these changes would harm privacy, security, and overall user experience. Google claims that the remedies proposed in a related settlement with states and consumers adequately address the alleged anticompetitive conduct presented by Epic Games. This comes as Google also faces an antitrust case regarding its dominance in mobile web search.

US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

US judge orders Google to open up app store to competition

- U.S. District Judge James Donato has ordered Google to make significant changes to its mobile app business following the Epic Games lawsuit. - Google must allow Android users to have more options to download apps and pay for transactions within them, including making Android apps available from rival sources. - For three years, Google cannot prevent the use of in-app payment methods and must allow the download of competing third-party Android app platforms or stores. - The order restricts Google from preinstalling its app store on device makers' devices and sharing revenue generated from the Play store with other app distributors. - Google plans to appeal the verdict and the injunction, stating the changes will have unintended consequences that will harm consumers. - Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has revealed plans to bring the Epic Games Store and other app stores to Google Play in 2025, aiming to build a competitive Android ecosystem. Please note that as an AI language model, I cannot provide real-time updates, so the information provided here may not reflect the latest developments or changes.

Google's secret deal allowed Spotify to bypass Play Store fees

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Google's secret deal allowed Spotify to bypass Play Store fees

Music streaming giant Spotify pays Google a zero percent commission when users purchase its subscription through its own payment system on Android, according to a Google executive testifying in the ongoing Epic vs. Google antitrust trial. Google usually charges a 15% commission for in-app subscriptions, but that drops to 4% if app makers use the User Choice Billing program instead of Google's payment processing. Google fought to keep the Spotify deal private, arguing it could impact negotiations with other app developers. The trial centers around Epic Games' allegations of anti-competitive behavior by Google.

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