Adtech startup Unlockd drops Google legal case ahead of winding up proceedings

November 2, 2018 10:03

Marketing startup Unlockd has dropped its legal case against Google as the company faces winding-up moves from its liquidator.

The company, which pushed advertising on users’ phones in return for rewards, went into administration in June after Google moved to block the service from its Android operating system, triggering a legal dispute over what founder Matt Berriman described as ‘unlawful behaviour’ by the US tech giant.

Unlockd founder Matt Berriman slammed Google for ‘unlawful conduct’ in its attempt to block his app from their Android operating system

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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