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Exclusive: Epic submitting Fortnite for Android to Play Store in hopes of special billing exception

Abner Li Dec 8 2019 - 8:59 pm PT

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At its launch on Android last year, Fortnite could not be installed by simply going to the Play Store. It still can’t be; the battle royale game has to be downloaded directly from Epic Games and then sideloaded. Among other reasons, this is due to the developer not wanting to give Google its mandated 30% cut of lucrative in-app purchase revenue. Epic Games is now hoping for a special exception to that rule.

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Fortnite Installer replaced with Epic Games app ahead of store’s debut on Android

Ben Schoon Oct 24 2019 - 11:00 am PT

Fortnite is still one of the most popular games in the world, and this week it’s getting a slight change on Android. Announced on Twitter, the Epic Games app is replacing the Fortnite Installer on Android ahead of some much bigger news.

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After Hours: Disney+ on Fire TV, Samsung’s new Fortnite skin, more

Ben Schoon Oct 3 2019 - 5:30 pm PT

After our deluge of Pixel 4 leaks, things slowed down a bit today with another Pixel 4 software leak, renders of the OnePlus 8, and a report on a new speed test feature coming to the Nest Hub. Alongside that, however, we’ve got new details on a “Glow” skin for Fortnite on Samsung devices and more.

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Fortnite for Android update brings back voice chat, fixes Galaxy S10 issues

Ben Schoon Mar 21 2019 - 8:28 am PT

Fortnite is still one of the most popular games in the world today, and in a recent update, the game is fixing some issues on Android. In its latest version, Fortnite for Android brings back voice chat and also fixes some problems related to the Galaxy S10.

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Fortnite for Android adds support for Bluetooth controllers, 60Hz support on some devices

Ben Schoon Jan 29 2019 - 6:49 am PT

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Fortnite is still a phenomenon in the gaming world, and its mobile release just continues to get better. In its most recent update, Fortnite for Android has added support for Bluetooth controllers.

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Fortnite for Android adds Snapdragon 670, 710 support w/ new ’14 days of Fortnite’ LTM

Ben Schoon Dec 19 2018 - 7:07 am PT

Months and months later, Fortnite is still the game that is taking the world by storm. In its latest update, the Android version of Fortnite has added support for the Snapdragon 710 and Snapdragon 670 processors.

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Fortnite for Android no longer requires an invite as latest update adds quad-rocket launcher

Ben Schoon Oct 11 2018 - 10:43 am PT

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Fortnite first debuted on Android a few months ago, and today it’s finally dropped its invitation requirement. Starting today, you no longer need an invite to play Fortnite for Android on any compatible device.

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Fortnite v6.0 update delivers Season 6 w/ new map, power-ups, pets, and Note 9 bug fixes

Ben Schoon Sep 27 2018 - 11:14 am PT

The game that’s taken over the world on consoles, PCs, and even mobile is none other than Fortnite. Today, Epic Games has launched Fortnite v6.0 and it brings a ton of new content to the massively popular game.

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Fortnite v5.41 adds ‘Port-A-Fortress,’ new limited time items and modes, various fixes

Ben Schoon Sep 19 2018 - 6:01 am PT

Fortnite is the game that took the world by storm, and it’s constantly getting updated with new content. This week, Epic Games is rolling out version 5.41 with some new patches, limited time modes, and a crazy new item.

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Samsung contest lets you ‘squad up’ w/ Ninja on Fortnite, 10,000 V-Bucks for Galaxy Note 9, Tab S4 buyers

Ben Schoon Sep 18 2018 - 8:09 am PT

Fortnite is on Android and Samsung has gone all out with promotions for the game. Today, the company is announcing a new contest with the game, as well as some new perks for Galaxy Note 9 and Tab S4 buyers…

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Online divorce service says ‘Fortnite addiction’ cited in 200 divorces

Ben Lovejoy Sep 17 2018 - 6:13 am PT

An online service that helps unhappy spouses file for divorce claims that ‘addiction to Fortnite‘ has been cited in 200 divorces so far this year …

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Fortnite for Android has 15 million players and counting, Epic talks fragmentation, preventing malware

Ben Schoon Sep 7 2018 - 11:11 am PT

Fortnite for Android finally arrived early last month and in the time since the game has already exploded in popularity. This week, Epic Games is discussing stats on the Android release so far, as well as some of the challenges in bringing the game to Android.

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Fortnite v5.40 for Android adds voice chat, wider device support, ‘High Stakes’ event

Ben Schoon Sep 6 2018 - 6:13 am PT

Fortnite for Android has only been out for a few weeks, but Epic Games has been pushing updates pretty frequently. Today, version 5.40 is rolling out with a new game mode and a very welcome feature for Android users…

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The best Android smartphones you can buy for Fortnite [August 2018]

Ben Schoon Aug 29 2018 - 6:19 pm PT

Fortnite is a game that has taken the world by storm and now, months after its iOS debut, it’s finally available on Android. If you’re looking to buy a new device and want to keep Fortnite in mind, here are the best smartphones to buy.

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Google-found security flaw quickly proves why Fortnite should be on the Play Store

Abner Li Aug 24 2018 - 7:51 pm PT

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Epic’s decision to bypass the Play Store and have users download an APK on the web was widely criticized from a security standpoint. That backlash was quickly proven to be warranted after Google discovered a flaw in the Fortnite install process. Fortunately, Epic Games was able to very quickly address the issue.

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Fortnite v5.30 update improves driving controls on Android, adds ‘Rift-To-Go’

Ben Schoon Aug 23 2018 - 7:16 am PT

The hit game Fortnite made its debut on Android just a couple of weeks ago, and today the game is getting one of its first big updates since release with some new improvements in tow.
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Fortnite for Android reminds users to block installations from unknown sources after install

Ben Schoon Aug 11 2018 - 10:35 am PT

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After months of anticipation, Fornite finally arrived on Android this week, and now, it’s open to everyone with an invite. However, the biggest controversy surrounding the game so far has been its APK distribution and how that would open users up to security risks. Thankfully, Epic has a small reminder in the game to help avoid that.

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Fortnite for Android no longer Samsung-exclusive, but you still (technically) need an invite

Ben Schoon Aug 11 2018 - 9:09 am PT

Alongside Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9, Fortnite for Android finally debuted this past week, and players have been eager to get their hands on it. The game has just ended its period of Samsung exclusivity, and now it’s open to everyone, kind of…

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Fortnite for Android tidbits: Banning players, Google losing $50 million in revenue, blocking rooted users

Ben Schoon Aug 10 2018 - 12:11 pm PT

Fortnite is easily the most popular game in the world right now, and the hype surrounding its Android release has been tremendous. Yesterday, Epic Games finally announced that Fortnite’s beta on Android was starting, but there’s a lot of information that floats under the radar that you might not have known. So, let’s take a closer look…

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Google Play officially acknowledges that Fortnite is not in the Play Store

Abner Li Aug 10 2018 - 1:10 am PT

Earlier this month, Epic Games detailed that Fortnite would require a direct APK download and install. With the game officially launching yesterday on Samsung devices and a general Android beta opening this weekend, Google is acknowledging that the hit gaming sensation is not available through the Play Store.

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Hands-on: Fortnite finally arrives on Android, here’s what you need to know [Video]

Damien Wilde Aug 9 2018 - 5:27 pm PT

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After much anticipation, Epic Games has finally announced Fortnite for Android, which is exclusively available for a handful of Samsung devices for the next 3 days. This is definitely shorter than the 30 days that we expected prior to the Note 9 launch, but if you have a compatible Samsung smartphone then you can now play the world biggest game from anywhere.

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Here are Fortnite’s requirements on Android, and every device that supports the beta

Ben Schoon Aug 9 2018 - 3:36 pm PT

Fortnite for Android has finally launched after months of hype and anticipation from fans. While the game is available exclusively for Samsung for a few days, it will be opening to quite a few devices soon. Here’s everything that will be able to run it.

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Fortnite for Android now available in beta, but only for Samsung devices (for 3 days)

Ben Schoon Aug 9 2018 - 8:53 am PT

Fortnite is a truly a worldwide phenomenon, and this week we’ve finally gotten official details on when it will launch on Android and, well, the news is mixed.

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Leaked Fortnite for Android APK hints at Galaxy Apps Store availability, Tab S4 exclusivity

Ben Schoon Aug 6 2018 - 5:55 am PT

Fortnite for Android is getting very close to release, and we’ve already learned a lot about Epic Games’ plans for the game on Google’s platform. Now, an APK has leaked out early, and it reveals a few more details.

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