Epic's Android Ambitions: A New Era of App Store Competition
Epic Games Store to be preinstalled on millions of Android phones, challenging Google's dominance.
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Epic's Android Ambitions: A New Era of App Store Competition
In a significant development for the mobile gaming industry, Telefónica, a global telecommunications giant, has announced a strategic partnership with Epic Games. This collaboration will bring the Epic Games Store to millions of Android devices, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle against Google's dominance in the mobile app market. A Precedent-Setting Move Telefónica will preinstall the Epic Games Store on new Android devices, including Samsung smartphones, in key markets such as the UK, Germany, Spain, and Latin America. This move is unprecedented and could reshape the mobile app ecosystem. It directly challenges Google's Play Store, the de facto app store for Android devices, and opens up new opportunities for developers and consumers alike. Epic's Vision for an Open App Market Epic Games has been a vocal advocate for an open app market, arguing that Google's Play Store practices stifle competition and limit consumer choice. The company's legal battle wit…
