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Epic Games Settles Antitrust Case Against Samsung

Epic Games and Samsung reach a settlement, ending a legal battle over app distribution. The terms of the agreement remain unclear.

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In the image in the center, we can see one screen. On the screen, we can see apps. And on the...
In the image in the center, we can see one screen. On the screen, we can see apps. And on the screen, it is written as "All Game Demos".

Epic Games Settles Antitrust Case Against Samsung

Epic Games has settled its antitrust case against Samsung Electronics. The move comes after a series of legal battles surrounding app distribution and competition in the mobile market.

Epic Games launched its own mobile app store in August 2023, aiming to distribute its games independently. However, it faced challenges from tech giants like Google and Samsung. In September, Epic filed a lawsuit alleging that Google and Samsung conspired to block rival app marketplaces. Epic sought to halt Samsung's alleged anticompetitive conduct and unspecified damages.

In a surprising turn of events, Epic has now dismissed its claims against Samsung. The company's CEO, Tim Sweeney, stated that Samsung will address Epic's concerns. This settlement follows Epic's victory in a 2023 jury trial against Google over app distribution on Android devices. Meanwhile, Google remains a defendant in the ongoing case.

The settlement between Epic Games and Samsung brings a significant development in the ongoing legal battles surrounding app distribution and competition in the mobile market. While Google continues to face allegations, the terms of the settlement between Epic and Samsung remain unclear.

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