The lawsuit revolves around Samsung’s “Auto Blocker” feature, which now comes turned-on-by-default on new Samsung phones. While it’s turned on, it automatically keeps users from installing apps unless they come from “authorized sources” — namely,

The “Fortnite” maker claims the tech giants colluded to place onerous restrictions on app stores created after Google lost an antitrust case.

After suing both Apple and Google over app store payment policies, Fortnite developer Epic Games now has its sights on Samsung.

The game publisher alleges Samsung and Google are breaking US law by prohibiting app store alternatives on Samsung devices with features like Auto Blocker.

"Fortnite" video game maker Epic Games on Monday accused Alphabet's Google and Samsung , the world's largest Android phone manufacturer, of conspiring to protect Google's Play store from competition.

Epic has sued Samsung and Google over One UI 6.1.1's Auto Blocker feature that blocks app sideloading and is enabled by default. Read on!

Epic has today announced major new litigation as it takes its battle against existing app store monopolies to former ally Samsung, as well as continued rival Google, in a fresh front that may see a return to the courtroom.

Epic Games sues Google and Samsung over anti-competition collusion claims - The Fortnite maker has accused the two tech giants of working together to block competition in app distribution.