The case will hinge on whether there was really collusion between Google and Samsung.
Epic pointed to how Auto Blocker was not default on phones before Google Play Store was labeled a monopoly.
The Auto Blocker setting on Samsung devices creates a wall between users and third-party app stores.
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After all, Epicmight know a thing or two about dark patterns.
In an email statement, a Samsung spokesperson said the company plans to fight Epics lawsuit.
Users have the choice to disable Auto Blocker at any time.
Gizmodo contacted Google for comment, but we did not immediately hear back.
Epic Games Store is technicallyback on Androidand iOSthough the latter is only available in the EU.
Early in 2023, data sleuths uncovered waysAndroid 14 could restrict usersfrom sideloading older versions of apps.
The latest version of OneUI one-upped Google by hindering users from downloading separate app stores by default.
The publisher said Google knew that the more than 15 steps to install Fortnite on Android were purposefully abysmal.
This was due to an Unknown Sources install flow requiring several workarounds.
Both tech giants kicked Epic off their platforms, and the publisher sued Google and Apple individually.
Compare that to December of last year, when a jury decidedGooglehad a monopoly on Android app stores.
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