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to challenge restrictions on app sideloading on Android devices. This time, the lawsuit targets both Samsung and Google , specifically focusing on a new feature in Samsung 's One UI that adds another layer of difficulty to installing apps from sources other than the Google Play Store.
Epic Games' lawsuit alleges that the Auto-Blocker feature is illegal and unfairly favors the Google Play Store, hindering competition from other app stores. The company raises two primary concerns. Firstly, third-party app stores cannot be included in the Auto-Blocker's exceptions, forcing users to go through additional steps to install apps from these stores.
As a tech enthusiast and Android user, I have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, I appreciate the openness of Android and the ability to sideload apps, which provides more flexibility and choice for users. On the other hand, I understand the need for security measures to protect users from malicious apps.
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