Android 4.1.2 for Galaxy S3 with Multi-Window Support!

When the Jelly Bean update for the Galaxy S3 was first released, many were missing some of the features offered on the Galaxy Note 2. Thankfully, Samsung soon upgraded the Galaxy Note to 4.1.2. At XDA Developers, you can find a pre-release version of the build, which I have installed and tested. I especially like the new multi-window function, a real asset for any Galaxy S3 user.

I downloaded the update via Sammobile and installed it on Friday night using Odin. So far, I haven't been able to find any bugs – amazing for an unofficial pre-release version of the software. Besides the multi-window feature, Android 4.1.2 brings the look and feel of the Galaxy Note 2's picture gallery to the Galaxy S3. The 3D animations here look damn good.

Another nifty new feature is called "Intelligent Rotation." This allows your front-facing camera to recognize when your phone is lying on its side and will not rotate the the screen from portrait to landscape (helpful for reading in bed). Also, the update includes the app "Paper Artist," which allows you to colorize photos or transform your favorite pics into artful sketches. 

But the biggest star in this update is the multi-window function, which allows you to run two apps on your Galaxy S3 side-by-side. This works particularly well in landscape mode, where the 4.8-inch screen is large enough to fit two programs. The easiest way to begin multi-windowing is by pressing and holding the back button. Then, on the left edge of the screen pops a bar with all the apps that support this feature. These include essential applications like your browser, Google Maps and GMail. 

Starting a second app divides your screen into two equal halves, but the sizes of the two windows are actually scalable. If you want, you can temporarily leave an app and the other – still opened – app will fill the whole screen again. Pressing the back button again restores the first set up. 

As I've written, although this is a Beta version, it seems to be quite stable. Nevertheless, anyone who wants to flash it should be aware that it is not official firmware yet. If you don't know how to flash, you should wait for Sammy's official update.

Galaxy S4 Super Screen

February 2013 will see the release of the much debated and anticipated Samsung Galaxy s4. One of the most exciting feature is the Samsung super screen, the 5 inch full HD AMOLED panel.

The Galaxy range has given Samsung a commanding role in the smartphone market across all markets. From the entry level Galaxy Pocket to all conquering Galaxy S3 that was the market’s hit of 2012, which may just be my opinion.

With 2013 fast approaching there have been rumors about the Galaxy S4. This is a highly anticipated release and looking at some of the rumored features it is easy to see why. The most exciting of such rumors is the 5 inch full HD AMOLED panels that Samsung is rumored to be unveiling at CES in January 2013.

The Samsung super screen is said to have a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a staggering pixel density of 441 PPI or pixels per inch. To put this in contrast, the iPhone retina’s specs only boasts of 326 PPI. This is a very exciting development and I for one am very excited to see the clarity that this screen is going feature.

Although this is the feature I am most looking forward to it’s not the only feature that has made its way into the rumor mill. Other features include the device coming in a 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and a massive 128GB variation. As well as 3GB RAM, 3,200 mAh battery as well as a Skype-ready 1.9 megapixel front facing camera.

Rumor has it that the device will be release in February of next year.

Source: Gadget Guru 

Samsung to Launch Galaxy Young Duos at MWC 2013

Samsung is not just famous for their flagship Galaxy S series, but there are several others under the Galaxy brand, one of them is Galaxy DUOS series. The specialty of this series is that it comes with dual-SIM feature, which is getting really famous nowadays, especially among teenagers.

MWC 2013 is around the corner and we know that every year, Samsung is the show stopper at MWC but this year, they are not just planning to come with high end devices, but also keeping in focus some mid-range phones like the DUOS series, as according to SAMMOBILE, Samsung is planning to launch Samsung Galaxy Young DUOS at the mega event.

The model number is GT-S6312, and what we know so far is that it will feature a dual-SIM connectivity and it will come in two colors, grayish blue and white. So lets wait for MWC 2013 and some amazing devices from Samsung as well. Are you looking forward to them, tell us about it in the comment box below.