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Samsung Galaxy S III update sheds universal search feature on international model Jul 25th 2012, 09:01 The Sprint flavor of Samsung's latest flagship isn't the only one to feel the gentle tug of patent warfare. According to Android Central (and several XDA Developers forum members), the latest OTA update for the international (i9300) version also does away with the universal search function, which browses your phone's contacts and apps for results -- and drew Apple's ire. The new search box now offers web-only results, with the 27MB update also tinkering with the default browser layout. You may also find yourself back using Samsung's homemade keyboard UI after resetting -- though this can be quickly remedied in settings. Reduced functionality aside, if you like your smartphones legally sound, the update can be grabbed through the phone or Samsung's Kies software. Filed under: Cellphones Samsung Galaxy S III update sheds universal search feature on international model originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Android Central, XDA Developers  | Email this | Comments Japan LTE growth continues, NTT DoCoMo adds a million users in under 2 months Jul 25th 2012, 08:53 As British readers bang their heads on desks, and LTE remains something perpetually happening "next year," another island nation is very much on-board with the new tech. NTT DoCoMo, one of Japan's biggest mobile carriers, has announced it now has over 4 million LTE users, with the last million joining its 4G Xi (pronounced "crossy") network in the last month and a half. Speeds top out at an impressive 75 Mbps, with eight of its most recent releases -- including the Galaxy S III and the Optimus Vu -- compatible with the new network. NTT DoCoMo saw uptake growth double after launching the LTE-centric summer range. Filed under: Cellphones Japan LTE growth continues, NTT DoCoMo adds a million users in under 2 months originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  NTT DoCoMo  | Email this | Comments Google regulatory filings reveal Motorola's worth: IP is nearly half of the company's value Jul 25th 2012, 08:24 Google's most recent filing to the SEC has revealed how the company came to that $12.4 billion valuation of Motorola. Unsurprisingly, its intellectual property portfolio comprised the bulk of the price -- with Mountain View stumping up $5.5 billion for the "patents and developed technology" owned therein. Larry Page claimed that the deal would "supercharge" the Android ecosystem, which led to the company paying $2.6 billion for goodwill -- which was only expected to arise once the buyout was completed. The company spent $630 million on "net assets," $2.9 billion to buy the phone maker's cash reserves and $730 million on customer relationships. During its most recent earnings call, Google said it had nothing to announce regarding the newest member of the family -- but perhaps we can look forward to some more exciting hardware... pretty please? Continue reading Google regulatory filings reveal Motorola's worth: IP is nearly half of the company's value Filed under: Cellphones, Tablet PCs, Internet Google regulatory filings reveal Motorola's worth: IP is nearly half of the company's value originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 04:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink WSJ  |  SEC  | Email this | Comments Nintendo Q1 results: Wii sales cut in half since 2011, but 3DS sales more than double Jul 25th 2012, 07:46 Nintendo's results for the latest quarter reveal growth in profit for the Japanese games maker. Gross profit totaled 24.9 million yen -- more than double that made from last year's Q1. Operating income remains negative, but substantially reduced since last quarter's statement -- presumably due to strong 3DS sales. Today's results tie in with the launch of both the 3DS XL and Nintendo's first downloadable titles for the 3DS, with sales of the handheld reaching 1.86 million units during the last quarter. Conversely, sales of the Wii have tailed off, with only 710,000 units sold in Q1, down from 1.56 million sold in the same period last year. Fortunately, according to the press release, Nintendo still aims to launch its Wii successor by the end of this year. Filed under: Gaming Nintendo Q1 results: Wii sales cut in half since 2011, but 3DS sales more than double originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Nintendo (PDF)  | Email this | Comments London bans wireless access points, joy, kittens from the Olympics Jul 25th 2012, 07:43 If you thought the list of banned items at the Olympic Games couldn't get any longer, now the IOC is gunning for that mobile hotspot in your pocket. The prohibited list includes all of the things you'd expect (weapons, alcohol, toxic materials) but also this: "Personal / private wireless access points and 3G hubs (smart devices such as Android phones, iPhone and tablets are permitted inside venues, but must not be used as wireless points to connect multiple devices)" Probably best to leave that router at home and make sure you only activate your smartphone's hotspot when you're hidden in a crowd, folks. Filed under: Cellphones, Tablet PCs, Wireless London bans wireless access points, joy, kittens from the Olympics originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 03:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. 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