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channelnews : Epic Settles Samsung Antitrust Case Over Android App Store Restrictions
AppWizard
July 9, 2025

channelnews : Epic Settles Samsung Antitrust Case Over Android App Store Restrictions

Epic Games has settled its antitrust lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, dismissing allegations of collusion with Google to restrict rival app marketplaces on Android devices. The lawsuit, initiated in September, accused Samsung of working with Google to maintain its market dominance, particularly through Samsung's Auto Blocker feature, which was designed to prevent malicious software but also hindered downloads from competing app stores. The settlement removes Samsung from the broader antitrust case, leaving Google as the sole defendant on remaining claims. Both companies deny wrongdoing, with Google calling the lawsuit "meritless." The settlement comes ahead of Samsung's new Galaxy phone announcements and does not disclose specific terms. Epic's ongoing challenges with its mobile app store highlight the difficulties faced by alternative marketplace operators.
Windows 10 Mobile’s App Store officially dies—for real this time
Winsage
February 27, 2025

Windows 10 Mobile’s App Store officially dies—for real this time

Microsoft officially ended support for Windows 10 Mobile five years ago. The Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has now shut down, with users reporting gray screens or error messages when attempting to access it. Applications like Microsoft Word, Excel, OneNote, and PowerPoint received updates until 2021, but most essential applications became incompatible with Windows 10 Mobile by the time Windows 11 was released. Developers largely abandoned the platform, leaving users with limited options for new apps, which can now only be installed through sideloading.
silver Android smartphone
Winsage
February 27, 2025

Windows 10 Mobile’s App Store officially dies—for real this time

Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 Mobile five years ago. The Microsoft Store on Windows 10 Mobile has shut down, with users reporting a gray screen or error messages when attempting to access it. Office applications received updates until 2021, but the store's closure marks a significant decline for the platform. Some users can still see the Home page of the store but face limitations, such as being unable to install apps or access the Purchased section. Most essential applications became incompatible with Windows 10 Mobile by the time Windows 11 was released, leading to a lack of available apps. Users now resort to sideloading for installing new apps.
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.
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