Trev.. interesting report and this tells me that it's best to rule out the current GNex which as we all know, is being blocked by the Apple injunction anyway. I can't believe Google is going to change the amazing search they created in Jelly Bean to fend off Apple though. Watching the vid demo of it today was stunning.. over 40 voice requests with lightning fast response, unlike anything Siri could ever do.
Am still thinking that the SR might be the best and most affordable option rather than the GS3. I have a feeling that with a launcher and/or a ROM that won't void the warranty, I could end up with something close to the GS3 for far less money that also has had much more development. I found the S Voice thing to be more gimmick than anything and was slow also. The camera on the GS3 is cool, but nothing compares to a DSLR when it comes right down to it

Anyway, am going to wait a bit longer to see how things roll..