Android 4.3 reaches UK Samsung Galaxy S III

The international version of the Samsung Galaxy S III has already received the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean treatment in several regions and now the UK is joining the list. The new firmware is seeding to all the third-generation Galaxy S smartphone users across the United Kingdom.

The Android 4.3 update brings all the goodness that was seen on the international version. Here's the changelog for it:

• GALAXY GEAR Support


• TRIM Support (faster UI)


• ANT+ Support


• Core UI elements get the new TouchWiz look (not widgets and icons though)


• 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

The software update notification will pop-up on your smartphone and in case you missed it, the new firmware can be downloaded from the Settings > About device > Software update option.

Thanks Jed Spink, for sending this in!

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