• How Fortnite brought Google to its knees

  • May 22 2024
  • Length: 9 mins
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How Fortnite brought Google to its knees

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  • In August 2020, Epic Games launched a legal assault against both Google and Apple, alleging that their mobile app stores are illegal monopolies. Almost four years later, Epic could be close to forcing Google to make major changes to its Play Store.

    Today, we explain the legal battle behind Epic v. Google and why the outcome could have major implications for where consumers get their apps and how they pay for them.

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