Last September, after successfully suing Google for running an illegal app store monopoly, Epic Games sued Samsung, too - alleging the phonemaker of illegally conspiring with Google to undermine third-party app stores. An "Auto Blocker" feature on Samsung Android phones, which was turned on by default, automatically kept users from installing apps from stores that haven't been authorized by Samsung, such as Epic's mobile store.
Now, two days before Samsung is due to announce new phones at its Samsung Unpacked event, Epic has dropped all its claims against Samsung, saying it's reached a settlement. Epic isn't providing any details, though.
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