Epic Games has filed a lawsuit against Google and Samsung, claiming that both companies are blocking the Epic Games Store from appearing on Samsung devices. Epic alleges that Samsung's Auto Blocker feature, which prevents users from installing apps from unapproved sources, was intentionally implemented to suppress competition and maintain the dominance of the Google Play Store. Epic argues that Samsung's restrictions make it difficult for users to download and use the Epic Games Store, forcing them to stick with Google's Play Store. The lawsuit also mentions "unusual levels of communication" between Samsung and Google, suggesting a quid pro quo. This legal battle follows a recent win for Epic against Google, where a jury ruled Google's Play Store conduct as anticompetitive. The lawsuit draws similarities to Apple's actions in the app store, which are also facing scrutiny in Europe.



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