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Google loses appeal in lawsuit filed by 'Fortnite' maker in app store case
A judge ordered Google in October to restore competition by allowing users to download rival app stores within its Play store and by making Play's app catalog available to those competitors,...
Fortnite players ‘tricked’ into unwanted purchases are being refunded — here's how to apply
The refunds are part of a $520 million settlement that Epic agreed to pay back in 2022 — to address complaints revolving around children’s privacy and payment methods on its popular Fortnite...
Microsoft backs 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games in legal feud, claims Apple 'stymied' plans for Xbox mobile store
Microsoft has backed “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games in its legal battle with Apple – alleging in a new court filing that the Tim Cook-led tech giant has “stymied”...
Apple blocked 'Fortnite' App Store return, Epic Games says
“Fortnite” maker Epic Games said Friday that Apple has blocked its latest attempt to bring back the popular video game in the US version of its App Store.
Apple seeks pause on Epic Games contempt ruling that could cost App Store 'billions'
Tim Cook’s Apple has asked a federal appeals court in California to pause an April 30 ruling requiring the company to open up its App Store to rivals – and...
Apple to appeal contempt ruling over App Store after judge sided with Fortnite maker
A judge ruled last week that Apple willfully failed to comply with a 2021 injunction designed to allow developers to more easily steer consumers to potentially cheaper non-Apple payment options.
Apple faces possible criminal charges — judge rules Tim Cook 'chose poorly' in alleged defiance of antitrust ruling
“To hide the truth, Vice-President of Finance, Alex Roman, outright lied under oath,” according to US District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.
'Fortnite' maker Epic Games accuses Google, Samsung of collusion over 'auto blocker' feature
In the new antitrust suit filed in California federal court, Epic focused on a Samsung feature called “Auto Blocker,” which is turned on by default on the company’s smartphones and...
Real estate industry takes page from popular video game to sell homes
Imagine if you could tour your dream home – from any place, at any day or time – before it has broken ground.
Apple reinstates Epic Games' app store account in Europe after regulator scrutiny
Epic Games -- which has engaged in a years-long legal battle with Apple -- said it would move forward with its plans to offer Fortnite and its Epic Games Store.
Apple faces heat from EU antitrust cops for blocking 'Fortnite' maker's app store plans in Europe
The European Commission, the EU’s competition agency, has “requested further explanations on this from Apple under the [Digital Markets Act].”
Apple blocks 'Fortnite' maker Epic Games's app store plans in Europe as public war escalates
Epic Games described Apple’s move as a “serious violation of the DMA” that “shows Apple has no intention of allowing true competition on iOS devices.”
Disney's Bob Iger bets on Taylor Swift, 'Fortnite' and football to fuel 'significant growth'
Disney is betting big on what's hot in pop culture right now -- namely, Taylor Swift, Epic Games' popular "Fortnite" vide game and football -- to set the stage "for...
SCOTUS rejects App Store appeal in Epic Games ruling that could cost Apple billions
The appeal stemmed from an antitrust lawsuit filed by Epic Games, maker of the popular Fortnite video game.
Epic Games CEO blasts Google's $700M settlement as 'injustice to all Android users'
Google agreed to pay $700 million and allow more competition within its Android app store as part of a settlement with all 50 states.
Google's app store fees in jeopardy after stunning antitrust loss to Epic Games
US District Judge James Donato will now decide which illegal business practices Google must discontinue.
CEO of Fortnite game maker casts Google as a ‘crooked’ bully in testimony during Android app trial
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney on Monday portrayed Google as a ruthless bully that resorts to shady tactics to protect a predatory payment system.
Google CEO Pichai grilled over record-keeping at Google Play trial
Epic's counsel is seeking to prove its belief that Google has maintained an illegal monopoly over the Android app marketplace through its “Play” store.
Google CEO to be grilled in app store antitrust trial with 'Fortnite' maker
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is set to defend his company’s controversial app store practices next week during a court battle with “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.