epic

Fortnite maker Epic Games settles antitrust case against Samsung

Fortnite maker Epic Games has settled its antitrust case against Samsung, according to a court filing. The case, filed last September, accused Samsung of working with Google to block rival app stores by default on Samsung phones. “We’re dismissing our court case against Samsung following the parties’ discussions,” Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said in a […]

Fortnite maker Epic Games settles antitrust case against Samsung Read More »

Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions

Spotify says its ability to direct its customers to external payment links in its iOS app has already had a positive impact on sales. In a newly filed amicus brief in support of Epic Games in its ongoing legal battle with Apple over external payments on the App Store, Spotify claims its internal data indicates

Spotify says support for external payments on iOS has already boosted subscriptions Read More »

Appcharge raises $26M to help gaming apps cut out Apple and Google from virtual goods revenues 

As Apple and Google continue to battle with regulators and publishers over whether their app stores are monopolistic, a startup called Appcharge has raised some funding to build an alternative for game developers who want a different avenue for monetization. Appcharge sees itself as a kind of “Shopify” for gaming — a platform for publishers

Appcharge raises $26M to help gaming apps cut out Apple and Google from virtual goods revenues  Read More »