Samsung drops universal search from Sprint's Galaxy S III

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Sprint's latest OTA update to its new flagship jewel, the [Galaxy S III][3], addressed some security niggles, but the download remained otherwise fuzzy on the details. It now appears the update also nixes the universal search function, meaning the handy box now directs to the web upon entry. It's likely a response to recent [legal hairpulling][4] between Apple and the Samsung-made Galaxy Nexus -- a phone which has the very same search capabilities. As _Android Central _notes, those looking to return the search option can hit up a download of the previous version in their forums. Visit the source to grab it while you can.

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