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Galaxy S3 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update in video with new features
While there is now a new model available the Samsung Galaxy S3 remains extremely popular around the world and in a few weeks time it should be treated to some nice new features via the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update, which has now been leaked and shown off in a demo video.
There are already a variety of custom ROMs available for the Galaxy S3 that allows owners of the device to get an early chance to use the later firmware, as officially the handset is currently on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean.
Now the guys over at SamMobile has given owners of the handset a sneak preview in what the new firmware will bring to the handset once released officially via a video you can see below. The official software is still being tested by Samsung with a release expected sometime next month, and it’s not known if the 4.2.2 update will bring the Galaxy S4 camera features to the device or if owners will have to wait for 4.3 Android.
Some of the new features coming to the device with the 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update include the new S4 lockscreen, ability to change clock size, new screen modes from the S4, Daydream, Driving mode, more options in Notification Center, Full screen Samsung apps, new Galaxy S4 voice controls, and much more.
There is also the opportunity for owners of the handset to flash a version of this software to their Galaxy S3, but it is only done at your own risk and is available via SamMobile. Most users will be waiting until the official software is rolled out though, although as we always see with Android updates its availability will be dependent on individual carriers.
Once Samsung does release the firmware officially you can be sure we will be bringing the news as we upgrade our own unlocked version of the device.
Are you looking forward to the next Android update for the Galaxy S3?
Credit: PHONESREVIEW
Android 4.2.2. update for HTC One in a matter of week!
The HTC One currently is powered by Android 4.1.2, but according to an insider, the phone is just weeks away from getting updated to Android 4.2.2. Considering that Android 4.2.2 has been rolling out to various devices since February, it is not such a surprise that owners of the device want the later Android build on their phone. Since the Samsung Galaxy S4 was released with Android 4.2.2 pre-installed out of the box, HTC One owners must be wondering why they could not get the same software under the hood when the model was launched.
According to a source characterized as being "notorious" in one published report, the HTC One's update to Android 4.2.2 will take place in just two to three weeks. Instead of Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie following Android 4.2.2, the next build will be Android 4.3. Google has decided to honor the request of some manufacturers who have yet to update their models to more recent Android builds, and don't want their phones to be left too far behind the most up to date version of the OS. For example, there are many models that remain on Android 4.1 and if Android 5.0 is released, those phones would be two updates behind.
Taiwan based HTC is trying to reverse its fortunes with the sleek and sexy design of the HTC One, which includes an aluminum unibody casing, and front facing stereo speakers. The manufacturer's BlinkFeed allows content from the user's social networks to be streamed to a home page. Reports say that the HTC One is selling well, but not quite up to the brisk sales pace of the Samsung Galaxy S4 which is Samsung's fastest selling phone and could reach the 10 million sales mark by this coming week, less than one month after its launch.
source: GottaBeMobile
Samsung looking to update Galaxy S4 to free up more storage space for users
The Samsung Galaxy S4 is one of the hottest Android handsets this year, but the fact that its most popular 16GB version actually turned out to only comes with around 8GB of free storage space for end users was a disappointment. After a huge outrage from the community, and after its initial hard-headed reaction, Samsung seems to have made a 180 turn on the issue. The Korean company first said that users complaints are worthless and they should just go and get an expansion microSD card.
Now, the company is starting to change its mind about the problem with less than expected user available memory:
"We appreciate this issue being raised and we will improve our communications," Samsung spokesperson said for CNET UK. "Also, we are reviewing the possibility to secure more memory space through further software optimisation.
"Samsung is committed to listening to our customers and responding to their needs as part of our innovation process."
The dramatic lack of storage space comes from the much heavier TouchWiz interface that comes with the Galaxy S4. Many users point out that Samsung has introduced a ton of new features like gestures and eye detection that not a lot of people would use. Yet those exact features take up a lot of the internal storage on the device.
It is also true, though, that Samsung is the only company of the big ones that releases its flagship with a microSD card expansion slot. Apple and HTC for instance do not support expandable storage.
Credit: CNET UK
