Epic Games settles lawsuit against Samsung over app controls
Epic Games has settled its antitrust claims against Samsung, alleging it conspired with Google to limit competition to Google Play. The case focused on Samsung's Auto Blocker feature. Terms of the settlement remain undisclosed. Epic Games' claims against Google continue, while Google appeals a separate court ruling favouring Epic.
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