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Mint
5 days ago
- Mint
Epic Games and Samsung settle lawsuit before the Galaxy Unpacked event
Epic Games and Samsung have reached a confidential agreement regarding a high-profile antitrust lawsuit that was about Samsung's Auto Blocker security feature. The dispute began in 2024 about Samsung's controversial 'Auto Blocker' security feature. Epic Games accused Samsung of restricting the installation of third-party app stores like Epic Games Store on Galaxy devices. The Auto Blocker feature was introduced with Samsung's One UI 6.0 to enhance the security of the device. It blocks messages containing malicious code, checks app security and prevents unauthorised commands via USB. However, Epic Games argued that this feature makes it harder for users to sideload apps on their devices and alternative app stores like Epic Games Store are not whitelisted by Samsung. Epic claimed that it is done to remove competition for their app stores, the Play Store and Galaxy Store. This lawsuit was filed in US federal court in San Francisco and named both Samsung and Google as defendants, alleging a coordinated effort to reduce competition in app distribution. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney shared a post on social media that the case against Samsung has been dismissed after a discussion between the two companies. Sweeny stated, 'We're dismissing our court case against Samsung following the parties' discussions. We are grateful that Samsung will address Epic's concerns.' Epic didn't elaborate on what discussions were made to reach this settlement. Or how Samsung is going to address these issues. The only hints are that Samsung could make a few changes in the OS like whitelisting the Epic Games Store on Galaxy devices. The settlement comes days before Samsung's major Galaxy Unpacked event, where the brand is going to launch its latest foldable devices. While Epic dropped its lawsuit against Samsung and withdrew related allegations against Google, a narrow case against Google will continue, focusing on Epic describes as ongoing efforts to discourage users from installing apps outside of Google Play.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Epic Games settles lawsuit against Samsung over app controls
Samsung has settled claims that it conspired with Alphabet's Google to shield its app store Google Play from competition, " Fortnite " video game maker Epic Games said on Monday. Epic in a court filing dismissed its claims against Samsung in an antitrust case it filed against both companies last year in federal court in San Francisco, California. Epic also withdrew some related allegations against Google. Samsung, the world's largest Android phone manufacturer, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Epic's court filing did not describe the terms of the settlement, and the company declined to provide more information. "We are grateful that Samsung will address Epic's concerns," Epic chief executive Tim Sweeney said Monday in a post on the social media platform X. Google had no immediate comment. Both companies had denied wrongdoing. Epic's lawsuit focused on Samsung's mobile security feature Auto Blocker , which Epic said was intended to deter users from downloading apps from sources other than Google Play or Samsung's Galaxy store. A narrow part of Epic's case will continue against Google over what Epic said were continued efforts to dissuade users from downloading apps from sources other than Play. Fortnite, a battle royale game released in 2017, is one of the world's most popular video games. In a separate case, Google has appealed a jury verdict and court ruling won by Epic that would require Google to overhaul its app store. The case is Epic Games v Samsung Electronics et al, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 3:24-CV-06843.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Economic Times
Epic Games settles lawsuit against Samsung over app controls
Samsung has settled claims that it conspired with Alphabet's Google to shield its app store Google Play from competition, "Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games said on Monday. Epic in a court filing dismissed its claims against Samsung in an antitrust case it filed against both companies last year in federal court in San Francisco, California. Epic also withdrew some related allegations against Google. Samsung, the world's largest Android phone manufacturer, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Epic's court filing did not describe the terms of the settlement, and the company declined to provide more information. "We are grateful that Samsung will address Epic's concerns," Epic chief executive Tim Sweeney said Monday in a post on the social media platform X. Google had no immediate comment. Both companies had denied wrongdoing. Epic's lawsuit focused on Samsung's mobile security feature Auto Blocker, which Epic said was intended to deter users from downloading apps from sources other than Google Play or Samsung's Galaxy store. A narrow part of Epic's case will continue against Google over what Epic said were continued efforts to dissuade users from downloading apps from sources other than Play. Fortnite, a battle royale game released in 2017, is one of the world's most popular video games. In a separate case, Google has appealed a jury verdict and court ruling won by Epic that would require Google to overhaul its app store. The case is Epic Games v Samsung Electronics et al, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, No. 3:24-CV-06843.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Epic Games settles lawsuit against Samsung over app controls
Samsung has settled claims that it conspired with Alphabet's Google to shield its app store Google Play from competition, 'Fortnite' video game maker Epic Games said on Monday. Epic in a court filing dismissed its claims against Samsung in an antitrust case it filed against both companies last year in federal court in San Francisco, California. Epic also withdrew some related allegations against Google. Samsung, the world's largest Android phone manufacturer, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Epic's court filing did not describe the terms of the settlement, and the company declined to provide more information. 'We are grateful that Samsung will address Epic's concerns,' Epic chief executive Tim Sweeney said Monday in a post on the social media platform X. Google had no immediate comment. Both companies had denied wrongdoing. Epic's lawsuit focused on Samsung's mobile security feature Auto Blocker, which Epic said was intended to deter users from downloading apps from sources other than Google Play or Samsung's Galaxy store. A narrow part of Epic's case will continue against Google over what Epic said were continued efforts to dissuade users from downloading apps from sources other than Play. Fortnite, a battle royale game released in 2017, is one of the world's most popular video games. In a separate case, Google has appealed a jury verdict and court ruling won by Epic that would require Google to overhaul its app store.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Epic Games settles lawsuit against Samsung over app controls
Synopsis Epic Games has settled its antitrust claims against Samsung, alleging it conspired with Google to limit competition to Google Play. The case focused on Samsung's Auto Blocker feature. Terms of the settlement remain undisclosed. Epic Games' claims against Google continue, while Google appeals a separate court ruling favouring Epic.
