Microsoft strikes back, removes Google from GDR2 search options August 17, 2013 by admin Tweet Microsoft and Google’s feud heats up as Microsoft removes Google search from Windows Phone 8 in its GDR2 update. This action may very well be in response to Google blocking its YouTube app from working Read more… Neowin Related Posts:Google Search widget removes most customization…Microsoft follows Google's footsteps, removes cache…Microsoft removes a Windows 11 24H2 update block,…Microsoft finally removes a six-month old Windows 11…Windows 11 removes several File Explorer options,…