Epic Games Intensifies Legal Battle with Google and Apple Over App Store Practices

Epic Games has escalated its legal efforts against Google and Apple, aiming to overhaul app store operations and reduce monopolistic practices.

Epic Games has proposed significant reforms to Google Play Store, including allowing third-party app stores and eliminating anti-competitive fees.
Apple faces accusations from Epic Games of violating a court order by imposing restrictive app store policies and fees, despite a previous court ruling demanding more openness.
Other major tech companies like Microsoft, Meta, and X support Epic's claims, arguing that Apple's practices harm competition.
Google plans to appeal a recent antitrust verdict, while Epic pushes for immediate and extensive changes to how apps are distributed on Android.
Epic's legal actions could reshape the future landscape of app distribution and in-app payment systems across major platforms.