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business1 year ago•2 min saved

Epic Games and Samsung Resolve App Store Dispute

Epic Games and Samsung settled a lawsuit over Samsung's efforts to block access to alternative app stores, with the case highlighting ongoing issues around consumer rights and app store restrictions. The settlement's details are undisclosed, but it may influence future legal actions against smartphone companies for ecosystem control. Epic Games, a private company, is invested in by firms like Disney, Sony, and Tencent, with Tencent showing the highest growth potential among them.

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technology2 years ago•5 min saved

"Apple's Latest Moves: App Store Rules, iOS 17.4 Update, and CarPlay Enhancements"

Apple has finally allowed other companies to launch app stores on iPhones in response to pressure from EU politicians, but the strict new rules and fees are being heavily criticized by companies like Spotify and Epic Games. The new rules require alternative app shops to have €1m in the bank, pay a 50 cent Core Technology Fee for every download, and a 17% fee on app sales. Despite the hurdles, Colton Adamski is determined to launch one of the first alternative app marketplaces on iPhones in the EU.

via bbc.co.uk|

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