V iral videogameFortniteis set to be released on Android in the coming weeks, giving hundreds of millions of phone and tablet users the chance to play the game on the move for the first time.
But a decision by Fortnite developer Epic Games not to publish the title through Google's Play Store has sparked major security concerns.
The Google Play Store is the app store for Android phones, used on smartphone models from Samsung, Sony and Huawei. It is generally considered a more secure way to download apps from the internet, which could contain viruses or malware.
ButFortnite, the cartoon-like online game where players compete in a "battle royale", won't be featured. Instead, Epic Games will make...