Epic Games Store Pre-loads Millions of Telefónica Android Devices

Upwardly Mobile API and App Security Podcast Show Notes
Episode Title: Epic Games Takes on the App Store Giants: A New Era of Mobile Gaming?
Episode Summary:
This week, George and Skye discuss the groundbreaking partnership between Epic Games and Telefónica and its potential to reshape the mobile gaming landscape. They'll delve into how this deal challenges the dominance of Google and Samsung in app distribution, explore the implications for developers and consumers, and analyze the future of mobile app security in a more competitive market.
Keywords: Epic Games, Telefónica, Google Play Store, Samsung Galaxy Store, mobile gaming, app distribution, app security, antitrust, competition, innovation, developers, consumers, Fortnite, RASP, App Attestation, OWASP MASVS, EU Digital Markets Act
Relevant Links:
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Epic Games announcement: https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/news/the-epic-games-store-launches-on-mobile
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Android Central article: https://www.androidcentral.com/software/apps/epic-games-store-will-be-preloaded-onto-millions-of-android-phones-in-new-partnership
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Approov blog post: https://approov.io/blog/can-epic-single-handedly-break-the-google-samsung-monopoly
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OWASP MASVS: https://owasp.org/www-project-mobile-security-testing-guide/
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EU Digital Markets Act: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/dac/summaries/en/2022/305117
Discussion Points:
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The Epic Games and Telefónica Partnership:
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Telefónica will pre-install the Epic Games Store on all its new Android devices.12
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This move will give millions of users in Europe and Latin America access to the Epic Games Store.13
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The Epic Games Store offers a more developer-friendly revenue split (88/12) compared to Google Play Store (15-30%).4
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Challenging the Status Quo:
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The partnership directly challenges the existing dominance of Google and Samsung in the mobile app market.567
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It aims to circumvent the restrictions and high commissions imposed by the Google Play Store.689
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Epic Games has a history of challenging tech giants and advocating for a more open app ecosystem.11011
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Impact on Developers and Consumers:
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Developers: The more favourable revenue split could attract more developers to the Epic Games Store.412
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Consumers: Increased competition could lead to lower app prices and a wider selection of games and apps.3612
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The pre-installation of the Epic Games Store could expose consumers to alternative app marketplaces.17
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Mobile App Security in a More Competitive Market:
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The need for robust security measures like RASP, app attestation and notarization in a more fragmented app ecosystem.81314
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The importance of open security standards like OWASP MASVS in ensuring app security across platforms.81415
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The role of legislation like the EU Digital Markets Act in fostering a more competitive and secure mobile app market.814
Call to Action:
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Encourage listeners to download the Epic Games Store and explore alternative app stores.
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Suggest that developers research and implement robust security measures like RASP and app attestation.
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Direct listeners to the show notes for links to relevant resources on app security and the evolving mobile app landscape.
Outro:
This podcast was made with human sources, and assisted with AI.

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