In today’s smartphone world, the Samsung Galaxy S4 is definitely one of the most powerful handsets currently available in the market today. Being the current flagship device of the Korean smartphone and tablet manufacturer, the Samsung Galaxy S4 comes with fire-breathing components under the hood. In addition to that, the handset also comes with impressive features that add to the popularity of the handset.
However, if you chose to skip upgrading to the Samsung Galaxy S4 because you still are pretty content with how your Samsung Galaxy S III performs, there is no need to get jealous with what features the current Samsung flagship brings to the table. After all, these Galaxy S IV features are bound to make their way to the Samsung Galaxy S III in the near future via the much-awaited Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update for the once flagship device of Samsung.
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In fact, our source claims that they have already gotten their hands on a leaked version of Android 4.2.2 for the Samsung Galaxy S III and they confirm that this leaked build brings a handful of new software functionalities to the handset which are only currently found in the Galaxy S IV. According to our source, this leaked build of Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy S III has a software version of I9300XXUFME7 and brings the following goodies and treats to the handset:
- Android 4.2.2 – Build ID: JDQ39
- New S4 Lockscreen: Multiple Widgets, two Unlock effects (Ripple and Light), improved ripple effect than Android 4.1.2, ability to change clock size and set a personal message
- New Screen modes (From S4): Adapt Display and Professional Photo
- Daydream
- Driving mode
- Actionable notifications
- New Additions in Notification Center
- Completely revamped Settings UI (Tabbed interface – Exactly like the S4)
- Addition of Voice controls (Let’s you control various parts of the phone using voice commands – Galaxy S4 feature)
- Gallery modes have white background (When changing gallery modes to 3D the background changes to white)
- Full screen Samsung apps
- New S-Voice (from S4)
- New smart switch widget
This leaked version of the update is said to be an early test build but the final build will allegedly get rolled out by July or August. But, Android 4.2.2 or not, the Samsung Galaxy S III is still a pretty impressive handset despite its aging status. The handset has its circuitry built around a QualComm MSM8960 SnapDragon chipset while the computing power it requires for a snappy and buttery-smooth performance is generated by its dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait processor and 2GB of RAM. The handset was released in a 16GB and a 32GB edition in terms of storage capacity but the internal memory of the Samsung Galaxy S III can still be expanded using its microSD card slot. Display-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S III sports a 4.8-inch SuperAMOLED HD panel with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels while its dual-shooter configuration boasts of a rear 8MP shooter and a front 1.9MP snapper.
