Samsung is pushing Android 4.1.2 JB update to Galaxy S III, adds a lot of Note II features

Galaxy S III is the Samsung’s flagship smartphone of the year. It is also the world’s largest selling smartphone. It has also been the highest selling smartphone in U.K. beating the much hyped iPhone 5. To keep the Galaxy S III owners pleased with the device, Samsung is offering very fast and timely updates for the Galaxy S III.

Samsung has recently provided the Galaxy S III with the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update. This update is pushed to the Galaxy S III GT- I9300 (International Galaxy S III) in Poland. Samsung is rolling out this update in phases so you might not be able to update your GS III to Android 4.1.2 right away. It might not be available for your nation and network provider as of now. However, you can always root your device and flash it with the latest firmware.

The update brings a lot of Galaxy Note II functionalities to the international version of the Galaxy S III. The update also includes the very famous Multi-Windows Multitasking feature present in the Galaxy Note II.

Here is the list of features which will be added to your device once you install the latest update:

• Multi-Windows Multitasking
• Smart Rotation
• Page Buddy
• New apps (Paper artist, group cast)
• New gallery app (like Note II)
• Page buddy
• Customizable Notification Panel
• Brightness slider can be disabled in the notification panel
• Continuous input like swipe in Samsung keyboard

You can update your device to the latest firmware though Kies or OTA.

Click here to see the latest available update for your Samsung Device.

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