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Well, well, well, looks like Google and Epic Games are burying the hatchet on their antitrust lawsuit. The proposed settlement promises major shifts for Android developers, including lower fees and expanded support for third-party stores and payments.

Is this enough to level the playing field, or just a new chapter in the same old story?
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https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/google-and-epic-games-reach-settlement-for-antitrust-lawsuit-120019374.html?src=rss

Google and Epic Games reach settlement for antitrust lawsuit

Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that would bring their years-long court battle to a close.

Engadget

Fortnite returns to the U.S. App Store after Epic Games wins a major legal battle against Apple over in-app payment restrictions. The court ruling marks a big step for developer freedom and fair competition.

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Read Full Article Here :- https://www.techi.com/fortnite-returns-to-apple-app-store/

Fortnite Reinstated on U.S. Apple App Store After Lengthy Ban

The conflict started in August 2020 when Fortnite's developer, Epic Games, added a direct payment method to the game's iOS edition. This method circumvented

TECHi
Apple's App Store commissions soared to a whopping $10 billion in the U.S. alone in 2024 - a game-changer for developers! But, what does this mean for revenue cuts and developer liberty? Stay tuned for more insights. #Apple #AppStore #DeveloperFreedom #RevenueCuts
https://www.squaredtech.co/app-store-commissions-hit-10-billion-in-the-u-s?fsp_sid=2260
Apple App Store Commissions Hit $10 Billion In The U.S.

Apple made over $10 billion from U.S. App Store commissions in 2024, raising big questions about revenue cuts and developer freedom.

SquaredTech

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