Samsung Galaxy S III update does away with universal search

25 July, 2012
The international version of the Samsung flagship removes the ability to search through on-device data.

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  • Vikram
  • 9xn
  • 28 Jul 2012

Don't you think patenting is leading to monopolistic practices ?

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    • Anonymous
    • YH7
    • 27 Jul 2012

    Anonymous, 26 Jul 2012Dear haru280, Samsung has been found to have destroyed i... moreBwahahahahahahaha! Nice try! LMAO! Not to mention the F700 had the look before Iphone did. Iphone made it out less buggy at first but F700 was announced and worked on for over a year prior.

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      • Anonymous
      • YH7
      • 27 Jul 2012

      AnonD-32581, 26 Jul 2012Nokia will kick Samsung ass, and will be number one again, ... moreNot so likely.

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        • Anonymous
        • M3Y
        • 26 Jul 2012

        I've read that the removal of universal search was a mistake on Samsung's part and will be re-added in a patch in the next few days

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          • Blankman
          • nG8
          • 26 Jul 2012

          fact, 26 Jul 2012exactly, Apple is selling much but Samsung's selling is mor... moreMeaning Samsung is Apples bitch.

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            • AnonD-36827
            • LaK
            • 26 Jul 2012

            The move by Samsung is genious. The phone is not preset for universal search, so Apple has to shut up, but by clicking on the boxes you select where to search. so in esence, it's not the manufacturer who makes the universal search, but the user. Love it!!!

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              • fact
              • PAX
              • 26 Jul 2012

              Someone, 26 Jul 2012You all know that iPhone's, iPad's and iPod Touches sell mi... moreexactly, Apple is selling much but Samsung's selling is more than Apple. Once Apple had tried dealing with LG but LG denied saying we can't manufacture as our plant is busy and can't handle it. Apple returned back to Samsung.
              Means Samsung have the largest plant to manufacture and supply.

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                • israel
                • t7X
                • 26 Jul 2012

                who wants to buy an restricted gadget and owning a selfish too no btft no cardxpantion no usb-otg restricted in 3rdparty etc. So it means not a friendly gadgets! Buy it and you r selfish too from a greedy company!

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                  • KHALID
                  • t@G
                  • 26 Jul 2012

                  samsung shutup apple

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                    • AnonD-64410
                    • TXP
                    • 26 Jul 2012

                    Just upgraded my S3 in the UK and have retained the full search function via the google search box!

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                      • Someone
                      • Mx@
                      • 26 Jul 2012

                      You all know that iPhone's, iPad's and iPod Touches sell millions and millions of units all over the world?? They are all so successful.

                      Why would Samsung Semiconductor stop supplying parts for these??

                      It's got to be one of the largest supply contracts Samsung Semiconductor's have ever had.

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                        • Someone
                        • Mx@
                        • 26 Jul 2012

                        Anonymous, 26 Jul 2012Samsung should suddently stop supplying Apple with all the ... moreApple stuffed for many months or Sasmsung??

                        Remember that Apple is one of Samsung's biggest customers and always pay cash up front. You can't say no to that very easily - which is why Samsung still supply them.

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                          • Someone
                          • Mx@
                          • 26 Jul 2012

                          You lot are all not thinking correct.

                          Apple is the best customer ANY semiconductor business can have in the world.

                          Why?

                          Because Apple have the money and Apple pay CASH IN ADVANCE.

                          You think any of Samsung Semiconductor customers are as rich or reliable as Apple when it comes to buying parts???

                          There is no way on earth that Samsung would turn down or stop supplying Apple with components.

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                            • Android
                            • PAX
                            • 26 Jul 2012

                            Anonymous, 26 Jul 2012Samsung should suddently stop supplying Apple with all the ... moreSamsung can't do this as they are businessman. This is not a childish game. Business just sees money rather than feelings. If Samsung stops supplying then Apple will seek another manufacturer. It is also fact that Apple will never get manufacturer like Samsung.

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                              • Jones
                              • DVq
                              • 26 Jul 2012

                              Anonymous, 26 Jul 2012Samsung should suddently stop supplying Apple with all the ... moreIf only it was that simple, you are correct tho - apple would be screw*d without the support of the other giants in the industry. Suing over infringements and legal BS should be overlooked as petty childs play. "men from the boys etc"
                              Grow up apple - good product but samsung is better overall...
                              I personally use the Xperia S and you never see Sony in these news reports.
                              Content? who knows...

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                                • Aarif
                                • fja
                                • 26 Jul 2012

                                what happen to the days when ,you could say,"competition"bring it ON....these days they just SUE....in South Africa we say "bang broeks"...they just scared of Samsung...they know they getting beat at there own game...shame on them

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                                  • optimus
                                  • Pxq
                                  • 26 Jul 2012

                                  apple has patented their toilet paper also..

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • IaH
                                    • 26 Jul 2012

                                    Samsung should suddently stop supplying Apple with all the components they currently supply for the iPhone.

                                    Apple would be stuffed for many many months without this!

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                                      • Android
                                      • PAX
                                      • 26 Jul 2012

                                      haru280, 26 Jul 2012READ THIS http://blogs.wsj.com/korearealtime/2012/07/25/th... moreOMG! Apple are not only greedy but selfish and cunning too.

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                                        • AnonD-7496
                                        • TbE
                                        • 26 Jul 2012

                                        nokia future, 26 Jul 2012Nokia can rise again only when they make deal with Google.I agree nokia could increase its market share by adapting a OS thats more modern user friendly, as much as people like their OS, the needs of the few don't out number the needs of the many, they should go android and start crushing skulls.