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• r/fuckepic r on reddit

  As part of a reworking of the settlement between Epic and Google, Tim Sweeney has signed away his rights to criticize Google for their Play Store policies until 2032 at the latest.

• @maxrovensky Max Rovensky on x

  HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHSHSHSAHAHAH AHA Tim Swooney blocked me for pointing out that his regulatory bait attempt failed and cost him a bunch of money over the years Boy how the turntables

• @anthonyronning Anthony Ronning on x

  What's interesting is that they also effectively paid for extra Apple criticism. [image]

• @gamedevmicah @gamedevmicah on x

  Damn, what a headline!

• @ssamat Sameer Samat on x

  Android has always driven innovation in the industry through its unique flexibility and openness...Today we are announcing big changes...A registered app store program that makes installation of participating app stores easier with a streamlined flow...The ability to use your own…

• @timsweeneyepic Tim Sweeney on x

  Google is opening up Android all the way with robust support for competing stores, competing payments, and a better deal for all developers. So, we've settled all of our disputes worldwide. THANKS GOOGLE!

• @timsweeneyepic Tim Sweeney on x

  Fortnite will return to Google Play Store worldwide soon. Epic Games Store continues supporting Android worldwide alongside Windows and Mac, and installation on Android will become much easier later in 2026.

• @github_skydoves @github_skydoves on x

  Google just announced several changes aimed at increasing choice and openness in the Android ecosystem, with notable implications for developers. One of the biggest shifts is around Play Store service fees. The traditional 30% fee model is being reduced, with many cases moving

• @daveoshry Dave NewBlood on x

  Well how bout that

• @jorgecastillopr Jorge Castillo on x

  This is big news. Android announces lower prices for developers on Google Play, and the ability to use your own billing alongside Google Play Billing, and lower service fees.

• @deantak Dean Takahashi on x

  Fortnite is back on Android. And huge news with Google slashing platform fees and allowing payment choice on Google Play Store. https://gamesbeat.com/...

• @timsweeneyepic Tim Sweeney on x

  And thanks Samsung! https://developer.samsung.com/ ...

• @artemr Artem Russakovskii on x

  A pretty big set of commitments from Google here. Love to see it. Thank you for fighting the good fight @EpicGames @TimSweeneyEpic!

• @halfbakedsteve Steve Allison on x

  Extremely exciting news! Congrats to all involved. It's been an incredible experience to have been a small part of the journey. What an excellent outcome for all mobile developers and operators of alternative app stores now and in the future!

• @elonmusk Elon Musk on x

  @TimSweeneyEpic Cool

• @attilablenesi Attila on x

  A welcome change for Android 💚

• @timsweeneyepic Tim Sweeney on x

  @elonmusk Hi Elon! Big Mars fan here. Please bring X and Grok to the Epic Games Store where you can process your own payments and keep 100% with no store fees and host ads that link to app downloads on any store and oh btw also follow @greg16676935420 he's a cool guy! kthxbye!

• @iamcha0tik @iamcha0tik on x

  Isn't Google still locking down Sideloading? It can't truly be a true open platform when they are taking away one of the aspects that are making the platform open. Having to go through any storefront is still a form of locking down the platform.

• @epicnewsroom @epicnewsroom on x

  Google is opening up Android devices to competition for stores and payment systems globally and we've settled our disputes around the world. See our post here: https://www.epicgames.com/...

• @timsweeneyepic Tim Sweeney on x

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• @timsweeneyepic Tim Sweeney on x

  Whoa! The Apple-funded trade group claiming to represent small developers has come out endorsing Google's solution for open, untaxed app store competition! Mobile platforms are opening up so fast they've forgotten Apple still blocks all competing stores outside EU and Japan.

• @vidushi_law Vidushi Dyall on x

  UPDATE: Epic and Google just filed a new joint modified injunction after the previous version was repeatedly stonewalled. The biggest difference, and closer in line to the court's initial extreme injunction: Google will provide its app catalogue to rival app stores for 3 years. […

• @tonicdave David James Bailey on x

  I am so pleased for Epic, Tim rightly called this issue out (at huge personal cost) and now things are changing for the benefit of all consumers. Two great companies 👊

• @pixeluibygoogle @pixeluibygoogle on x

  Google is reshaping Android by expanding billing freedom, streamlining third-party app store installations, & lowering service fees through new developer programs. Rollout: June 30, 2026 EEA, UK, US Sep 30, 2026 Australia Dec 31, 2026 Korea, Japan Sep 30, 2027 Rest of the world […

• @assembledebug @assembledebug on x

  Google is introducing a program that makes sideloading qualified app stores even easier.  Google's new Registered App Stores program will provide a more streamlined installation flow for Android app stores that meet certain quality and safety benchmarks This Registered App Store …

• @moomanibe @moomanibe on bluesky

  one of those classic reminders that when a big company says their lawsuit is for the people: it isn't  —  arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026...  [image]

• @carnage4life Dare Obasanjo on bluesky

  Epic losing the App Store case against Apple but winning against Google which is technically more open is a great lesson in setting expectations.  —  Apple never set the expectation it was open while Google claimed to be but actually wasn't in practice.

• @nicetopatrick @nicetopatrick on bluesky

  lmao i hope it hurts google [embedded post]

• @zhugeex.com Daniel Ahmad on bluesky

  This is huge news.  Epic essentially got what it wanted.  —  Alternative payments, Alternative App Stores, Lower Commission Fees.  —  Android is more open than it ever has been.  [embedded post]

• r/technology r on reddit

  Google and Epic announce settlement to end app store antitrust case |  The era of the 30 percent app store cut has ended.

• r/Android r on reddit

  A new era for choice and openness [more billing options, a program for registered app stores, and lower fees and new programs for developers]

• @gateklons @gateklons on bluesky

  Amazing.  This is why you need the DMA.  App developers shouldn't have to make deals written by Rumpelstiltskin to be able to effectively distribute on Big Tech platforms.  —  www.theverge.com/news/889595/ ...

• r/AndroidGaming r on reddit

  Google ends its 30 percent app store fee and welcomes third-party app stores