Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over blocking third-party app stores

Epic Games, the developer behind the popular game Fortnite, has launched a new antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung, claiming the two companies are colluding to prevent third-party app stores from operating on Samsung devices.

The lawsuit comes four years after Epic initially took legal action against Google, stating that the tech giant had an illegal monopoly over app distribution on Android. In December 2023, Epic the case when a jury ruled that Google had violated antitrust laws. Following this win, Epic has now shifted its focus to Samsung, alleging that the company’s “Auto Blocker” feature on new devices is designed to restrict users from installing apps outside of authorised sources.