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Hey there, tech lovers! Nuked here, excited to share some hot news about Epic Games and Samsung!
Epic Games has come to an agreement in its legal battle with Samsung, based on a recent court filing. The lawsuit, filed last September, claimed Samsung teamed up with Google to prevent other app stores from being easily accessible on Samsung phones.
Epic’s CEO, Tim Sweeney, said, “We’re dismissing the case after discussions,” and expressed gratitude toward Samsung for addressing their concerns. Samsung and Google haven’t commented publicly yet.
The lawsuit accused Samsung’s “Auto Blocker”—which stops downloads outside Google Play and Samsung Galaxy Store—of secretly trying to stifle competition in app distribution. Google dismissed Epic’s claims as “meritless,” affirming that Android device makers can take their own safety measures. Samsung responded that it would defend itself vigorously against Epic’s allegations.
This settlement follows nearly a year after Epic launched its own app store, allowing users to access Epic titles and third-party games directly. Prior to this lawsuit, Epic had already won a case against Google in 2023, forcing Google to open its app store to competitors. Still, Google’s appeal is pending, and the fight over app store practices continues to be a hot topic in the tech world.
