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Xbox says it’s still blocked from selling and launching games from its Android app, Google says it isn’t
AppWizard
November 28, 2024

Xbox says it’s still blocked from selling and launching games from its Android app, Google says it isn’t

Xbox and Google are in a legal dispute regarding Xbox's ability to sell and launch games through its Android app. A US judge ruled in October that Google must open its Android marketplace to competitors, which was set to take effect this month. Xbox's head of gaming, Phil Spencer, initially expressed optimism about enabling game purchases directly from the Xbox App on Android devices, but indicated that an emergency stay requested by Google is currently blocking these features. Google claims that Xbox has always had the option to enable these features but has chosen not to. The October ruling includes several restrictions on Google's practices over the next three years, such as prohibiting exclusive app launches through the Play Store and allowing developers to direct users to external payment options. Xbox is also exploring the establishment of a mobile app store.
Microsoft To Launch Game Sales In Xbox App For Android This November - Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)
AppWizard
October 11, 2024

Microsoft To Launch Game Sales In Xbox App For Android This November – Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL)

Microsoft Corp. is set to enhance its mobile gaming landscape by introducing game sales directly within the Xbox app on Android, with a rollout scheduled for November. Xbox president Sarah Bond announced this initiative, which will allow users to purchase and play games directly from the app. The specific titles available at launch have not been disclosed, but this update will transform the Xbox app from a tool for streaming and managing console games into a platform for purchasing mobile titles. This move aligns with recent changes in mobile app store regulations following a U.S. court ruling that requires Google Play to accommodate competing app stores.
Microsoft to sell mobile games in Xbox App on Android
AppWizard
October 11, 2024

Microsoft to sell mobile games in Xbox App on Android

Microsoft will introduce game sales directly through its Xbox App on Android in November. Xbox president Sarah Bond announced that players will be able to purchase and play games within the app, although specific titles have not been revealed. There is uncertainty regarding whether this initiative is linked to Microsoft's plans for a mobile app store, which was initially expected to launch in the summer with first-party titles like Candy Crush and Minecraft. Industry insiders suggest that the mobile store may operate independently from the Xbox app and is being developed with unnamed partners. Bond's announcement also mentioned a recent US court ruling that allows rival app stores to access Google Play, but experts believe this will not significantly change the mobile gaming market dynamics.
Epic is suing Google — again — and now Samsung, too
BetaBeacon
October 2, 2024

Epic is suing Google — again — and now Samsung, too

Epic has filed a second antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung, accusing them of conspiring to undermine third-party app stores. Epic claims Samsung's "Auto Blocker" feature prevents users from installing apps from unauthorized sources, making it difficult for new phone buyers to install competing apps. Samsung and Google deny collusion and state that Android device makers are free to take steps to keep users safe. Epic is asking for a jury trial and is positioning the lawsuit as a way to prevent Google and partners from pursuing a "malicious compliance strategy."
Pixalate’s August 2024 Global Top Grossing Mobile Apps Based on Open Programmatic Ad Revenue in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store: ‘Musi - Simple Music Streaming’ Top Grossing Apple App Store App in APAC, Generating An Estimated $3
AppWizard
September 19, 2024

Pixalate’s August 2024 Global Top Grossing Mobile Apps Based on Open Programmatic Ad Revenue in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store: ‘Musi – Simple Music Streaming’ Top Grossing Apple App Store App in APAC, Generating An Estimated $3

Pixalate has released its August 2024 Global Top Grossing Mobile Apps Report, analyzing the top-grossing mobile applications in open programmatic advertising revenue across regions including North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. The report is based on an examination of over 30 billion open programmatic impressions from more than 230,000 mobile apps, including those delisted from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. Key findings include significant trends in revenue streams in APAC, performance metrics of key players in EMEA, growth patterns in LATAM, and the dominance of certain applications in North America. The full report is available for download. Pixalate, founded in 2012, specializes in privacy compliance, ad fraud prevention, and digital ad supply chain data intelligence, serving various stakeholders in the digital media industry.
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