This is not a sign of anything: iPhone OS 4 Search branding removed in Safari
iLounge has pointed out that the "Google" branded search button in mobile Safari has been renamed "Search" in iPhone OS 4. Is this a sign that Apple is about to dump Google from mobile search?
via tuaw.com
No, it's not.
Geez, the conspiracy kooks are out in force because Safari's search button no longer says "Google" in iPhone OS 4.0, but rather just "Search".
Gads! Apple hates Google. It's a bitter, no-holds-barred war. Apple must be ready to introduce their own search engine. Quick, what other knee-jerk response can we get in before reality settles in?!!
The truth is the search button is only labeled Google if Google is the chosen search engine. I use Yahoo! as default on my iPhone; I'll give you three guesses what the button's labeled.
Bottom line is calling it Search makes a ton of sense. No conspiracy, no corporate smack down, no overriding new strategy. Get a grip, people.
