[akorcovelos]

I just got off the phone with BB tech support at VZW, and while I was on the phone b*tching about Bing being forced down my throat the support agent said an email regarding the topic just came through. Apparently VZW is starting a list of customers who complain about Bing being the only default browser option. I strongly urge anyone who is not happy with this push to call tech support and request to be put on this list.

I should be more clear, this is not to "ditch" Bing all together, it's just to track who wants the other (wiki, google, etc) options back as default browsers.

[JRSCCivic98]

Is Santa going to check the list twice?

[pkcable]

Moving to Verizon Forum

[John Yester]

Santa PK checking the naughty and nice list

[hondateg91]

I downloaded the bing app and deleted it since I just didnt like it. My browser still has google as the default search along with wiki, etc.

[Super_Mario]

Thats because it hasn't been pushed to the Tours yet........

[bark8015#CB]

Have a Storm 1 (5.0.0.328), and I had a Bing icon pushed to the main screen about a month or two ago. I just moved the icon to my junk apps folder that I created, and hid the folder.

My browser default is Google, and I didn't have to change anything. It also gives me search options for Wikipedia, Live Seach and Dictonary.com. Bing isn't even an option inside my browser.

Just my 2 cents' worth.

\/\/\/\/\/ Crap. Just looked into it more. You're right, it's coming whether I want it to or not. And I don't want it.

[akorcovelos]

just wait, it will hit your Storm eventually. AFAIK all Storm 2 already have the Bing push, and most S1s do to. Tour is next on the list.

[p08757]

Thank god I don't have it yet! Keeping my fingers crossed...... Probably won't do any good. :-(

[FF22]

Bing showed up on my Tour sometime in the past hour since my BerryWeather "CONDITIONS/TEMP" icon was now a BBMaps icon - Bing's arrival shifted the positions of all of my icons. It is now moved to a remote folder. (oh, I did not reboot - it just showed up)

Browser, fortunately, still shows Google as default search. I will not be pleased when it gets changed by fiat!!!!

Where do I sign that petition?

PS: I wonder if the fact that I have my own homepage prevents Verizon from changing the browser default. Also running hybrid 5 OS.

[D2TSHR1439]

OR you can just hide it an not make a fuss out of it.

[jahoobob]

I still have the Google, Wikipedia, Live Search, and Dictionary.com as my search choices. Why am I not getting the pushed Bing search. Don't get me wrong, I don't want it as I have tried it on my PC and don't like it.

[lastraid]

Thats because it hasn't been pushed to the Tours yet........

Both the wife and I got BING pushed last Monday

[Super_Mario]

Both the wife and I got BING pushed last Monday

Hmmm I haven't yet, and the internal notice about the push only said it was coming later but no date. I guess it starts now.....

[BigDaddyEightyFour]

Just noticed today that bing is on my home screen! Went in to apps to delete it and its not even in my list. ??? I know I can just hide it, but I don't like the fact that they can just put apps on my phone like that. I have standard curve 8330 no hybrid OS. Makes you wonder what else they can put on your phone without you knowing! Idk? B.s. if you ask me. Just my opinion

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[puffnstuff]

OR you can just hide it an not make a fuss out of it.

I guess you have no idea what we are talking about. You can't hide it, Bing has replaced all other search providers in the browser, how about doing a little reading before commenting.

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[jlsparks]

Browser-> Address Bar -> Google -> BB Button -> Add Bookmark. Problem solved

[puffnstuff]

Browser-> Address Bar -> Google -> BB Button -> Add Bookmark. Problem solved

Yes, but why should we have to add another step? It was fine before, to me the whole thing is about choice.

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[Darthkuriboh]

And you have a choice to set google as your homepage. Thats what I'd do

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[w7f3k]

I still have the google,wiki, ect. On my S1. I dare Verizon to bring on the bing. They're scared it won't happen no way.

Really though how do some S1's have the bing push and some don't? I am confused, I do not know why.

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[Super_Mario]

Browser-> Address Bar -> Google -> BB Button -> Add Bookmark. Problem solved

That is way to simple for most people. They would much rather **** and moan.

[ComfortablyNumb]

And you have a choice to set google as your homepage. Thats what I'd do

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I'm with you. That's what I did when I got my S2. It sucks that it's not just an option in the used-to-be drop down menu anymore though.

[Super_Mario]

I actually downloaded the Google App, and it works just the same as going to the browser and typing it in there.

[arickinreallife]

bing.... microsoft should just give it up. nobody wants their crap! if you have to force your customers to use a product because you know they'll choose something different then maybe thats a sign! lol

[adambigge]

Yeah. This isn't about simply having to use bing. It is about two companies getting together and cutting a deal to make more money that involves reducing choice for us. It's bad business practice.

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