Android 4.3 Rolls Out to Samsung Galaxy S III

After Samsung rolled out the official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to the current Galaxy S4 flagship, it has now started rolling it out to its former flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S III. It started in Ireland and will go global in the weeks to come. The software update weighs in at a hefty 932MB.

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Below is a thorough changelog for the 4.3 update:

• GALAXY GEAR Support
• TRIM Support (faster UI)
• ANT+ Support
• Core UI elements get the new TouchWiz look
• New Samsung Keyboard
• GPU drivers have been updated
• New Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
• New Display modes: Adapt Display and Professional Photo
• Daydream
• Driving mode
• Actionable notifications
• Move-to-SD-card feature
• New Camera mode : Sound and Shot
• New Additions in Notification Center
• Tabbed Settings UI
• Implementation of Voice controls
• New Samsung Apps: Calculator, Clock, Contacts, Gallery, Music
• Full screen Samsung apps
• New S-Voice

This firmware upgrade gives the Galaxy S III added functionality but doesn't make it at par with the current Galaxy S4 flagship. To get the update, check via OTA or Samsung Kies.

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