Epic win: Jury decides Google has illegal monopoly in app store fight::A jury has decided for Epic Games in the Epic v. Google trial, giving the Fortnite and Unreal Engine maker a historic win in its fight to change how app stores work.

  • Switorik@lemmy.zip
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    11 months ago

    If Google does then so does Apple?

    I don’t fully understand this. If you want your app on a store front, you play by their rules or provide direct alternatives.

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      11 months ago

      The problem is, they can’t provide a direct alternative. On Apple they straight can’t sideload, and on Android Google has intentionally made the experience shitty and dangerous to discourage it.

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      11 months ago

      “Apple has better lawyers and protection” basically. The fact that Apple’s lock down is still a thing just boggles my mind, especially post windows internet explorer world.