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Samsung claims Galaxy S III local search removal was ‘inadvertent’

By Cory Gunther
on 26 Jul, 2012

Google's universal local search function in Android has been causing quite the stir. Its been a hot topic lately for the fact that Apple is suing over it. The international Samsung Galaxy S III recently received a software update that actually completely removed the feature. Which many thought was due to these lawsuits but today Samsung claims it's coming back.

Samsung Galaxy S III Local Search fix offered by XDA Developers

By Eric Abent
on 25 Jul, 2012

Local Search, as many of you may have already discovered, has come up missing from Galaxy S III devices. It isn't hard to imagine why, considering that many draw comparisons between Local Search and Siri and Samsung has already been through enough legal tussles with Apple to last a lifetime. Sadly, it seems like Local Search isn't coming back anytime soon, but there is a way to fix it, provided you aren't against rooting your S III and doing a little work under the hood.

Google Maps update brings Local Tab with Zagat Scores and more

By Cory Gunther
on 30 May, 2012

This morning the team at Google has updated a few apps and one to get the treatment is Google Maps. Today they've begin rolling out the latest update to devices that brings with it a few improvements to directions, especially with popup bubbles, as well as the new "Local" tab with ratings and more.

Sonar: Local social networking lands for Android

By Cory Gunther
on 5 Mar, 2012

The popular local and location based social networking application Sonar is finally available for Android today in a limited beta. Sonar pulls data from publicly available profiles from Foursquare, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook and brings it all into a single application. It sounds a little scary I know, but we are hearing great things about this new social experience.

Google Mobile Improved in Google Places, Query Builder, Search Previews, Tablet Results

By Chris Burns
on 14 Jun, 2011

What we've heard in the past about Google Places future is coming true now, with a simple addition to your Google homepage in your mobile browser and a simple set of icons, the first of which, for example, is Restaurants. Simply tap the icon and a Google map will appear with all local results. If you've not yet got these icons showing up, just hold tight, they'll be rolling out to basically everyone in the world (at least those connected to Google Maps) today.

ZAGAT for Android launches with photos, tips, and reviews of eateries and more

By Shane McGlaun
on 8 Feb, 2011

If you are big on eating out and want to be sure that the place you have chosen is worth the money a new app for the Android smartphone has surfaced from Zagat that will help you make a good choice. The Zagat app has ratings and reviews of 40,000 restaurants, nightspots, hotels, and shops in the neighborhood you live and all around the world.

Thrillist app for Android devices launches

By Shane McGlaun
on 13 Jan, 2011

If you are looking for a cool app that will help you find all sorts of things in your local area a new one has surfaced for Android devices from Thrillist. Thrillist is a website that has all sorts of places to eat, shop, and hang out listed that you can search in your area.

Poynt Local Search app for Android goes international with support for new locations

By Shane McGlaun
on 9 Nov, 2010

If you live outside the US and have been looking for a local search application that will help you find things in your neighborhood, Poynt Local Search has launched internationally in more countries. The app for Android devices is available now in Italy, France, and Spain.