Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean Update for Samsung Galaxy SIII is Now Available at U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless

Today, finally U.S. Cellular and Verizon officially throw new software update for U.S users of the Samsung Galaxy SIII, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Galaxy SIII itself has become the most popular smartphone in 2012 and successfully sold more than 40 million since it was released in May 2012. With captivating specifications, such as in the Verizon version of SGIII that used Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon chipset, dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB internal storage that can be increased by using a microSD card slot, making the performance of this smartphone is not in doubt. Also with a 4.8-inch screen SuperAMOLED HD panel with 1280x720 resolution, an 8MP rear camera and 1.9 MP front facing camera which in turn make this smartphone worthy for you to purchase to meet your needs for reliable and elegant smartphone.

Back on the latest software update, U.S. Cellular announced this news through their Facebook page regarding the update software with built number updates: JR003L.R530UVXMB1 and updates for the Galaxy Note II with built number update: R950VXAMB1 also update to the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Previously Note II already getting updated in December 2012 with a built number updates: R950VXALL1. Even so to Note II there are no changelog or information about this update so it can not clearly detailed. Even someone was commented on the U.S. Cellular's Facebook page and says that she has received an update to her SGIII. Verizon has also confirmed about this update.

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CHECK and DO Before Update
To ensure the update process is running successfully, there are a few things you should check and do before you perform the software update, as listed bellow:

1. You must be connected to Wi-Fi to be able to perform this update.
2. Your smartphone must be at least 50% charged to avoid batteray out during the update process. Or you can also connect your smartphone to a charge wall during the update process.
3. Do not ever stop during the update process has not been completed.
4. Backup your data before you do the update.

UPDATE OPTION
Well, after that you can update this software in several ways:

1. Through a pop up for installation
   Pop ups will automatically appear on the smartphone's screen and you have to do is follow the steps there. Pop ups are awarded randomly, so you may have to be patient to get your turn.
2. Over the Air
   Users can update using this option by going to Menu key -> Settings -> About Device -> software update. Then just follow the on screen prompts, wait until the update is complete. After that the phone will restart to complete the update process.
3. Using Samsung's Kies Software
   If you want to immediately get updates without having to wait for a pop-up appears on the screen smartphone, you can perform the update by using this option. It is very easy, simply by plug your Galaxy SIII into the computer and run the Samsung's Kies software.

Yeah, Although this update comes with no premium suit, but the user may be happy because it brings fix for media streaming audio problem. According to the mobilebloom.com, with this update you will be able to enjoy the features available on Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, such as:

• Improved keyboard predictive text
• Manual refresh button added to the lock screen stock ticker
• Improved syncing email
• Improved Bluetooth performance
• VZ Navigator and Amazon Added to stub applications.

In addition, according to the wirelessandmobilenews.com, this update will allow you to get improved performance and a different experience when you use your Galaxy III, such as:

• Better keyboard
• Faster TouchWiz experience
• Camera filters
• Low-light photo mode
• Easy mode
• Call Blocking
• SWYPE keyboard
• Video pause and resume video
• op up and pop up play sizing resume play.

So, do you have to get an update for your beloved SIII and have felt the difference after it?? Let inside-galaxy know both of your experiences by writing them via comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy SIV: Full Specification Leaked and Release Date Expectation

Based on sales reports, it shows that the Galaxy SIII beat the iPhone 5 last year. Makes it as smartphone with the highest sales figures and put Samsung as Apple's strongest competitor in the line of smartphones. This is certainly quite reasonable considering the SIII has things that are expected by many people such as slim, lightweight and comes with a big colorful screen. This is what underlies the high expectations of many people that the Samsung Galaxy SIV as the latest version will have higher sales figures and increasingly making iPhone behind.

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FULL SPECIFICATION
Based on the screenshoot from GSM Israel, below are Full Specs of SGIV:
* Elegant Display
The latest version of the Galaxy S series is rumored to have a super large screen that is 5 inches Full HD with 1920x1080 resolution or 440 ppi. This means bigger than Galaxy SIII by 4.8 inches and iPhone 5 by 5 inches. With a super large screen you will be able to get a different experience when you use this smartphone for browsing activities, playing games or watching movies. Even this high resolution is touted to be superior than the iPhone's retina display and the image produced will be more detailed than those produced by iPhone.

This smartphone is also rumored to have dimensions 140.1x71.8x7.7 mm with weight of 138 grams. Using plastic back and will be available in 2 colors: black and white.

* Reliable Performance
From the rumors mentioned the upgraded processor by used 1.8 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB/32GB/64GB internal storage support up to 128GB with memory card -this means 2x from the storage capacity of the iPhone- and will run on operating system Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

* Cool Feature
According to an anonymous source who is an employee of Samsung when interviewed by the New York Times reported that SIV will be equipped with some cool and sophisticated features such as a eye scrolling, face recognition for unlock screen, homescreen widgets, animated wallpaper and home buttons with touch button.

One of the most prominent and widely discussed are eye scroll that allows your smartphone to tracks user's eye movements while reading and the screen will automatically scroll down when your eyes touch the bottom of the screen.

Other features that may be there is a smart rotation, smart pause and smart stay. These feature will increase your comfort when using this smartphone. For example, a smartphone screen will not going to be dim when you're reading or your eyes still look over the smartphone screen.

* Others
SIV will come equipped with a 13MP rear camera with Orb Camera Technology with 1080p video capability, 2.1MP front facing camera and a removable battery.


AVAILABILITY
Samsung Galaxy SIV is expected to be announced in the New York City Event on March 14, 2013. Also mentioned that this smartphone will be available in Europe in late March or April and in the U.S. in June.


CONCLUSION
With features and specifications are very interesting, all mentioned above until now is still a rumor and can not be verified. Next week Samsung plans to provide confirmation to justify or deny current rumors. Apart from all, Inside Galaxy hope all these things will turn out to be real. So, what about your expectations for the latest Samsung S Series smartphone? Let me know your expectations through the comment below :)

Galaxy Note 10.1: Best Ever Samsung's Tablets Sell for $600 via Verizon Wireless

As previously confirmed that the Galaxy Note 10.1 LTE version will be sold through Verizon Wireless on Thursday, March 7, 2013 for $600. Meanwhile, this tablet will be available in Korea in November.

From the website Engadget described the verizon version of this tablet will be powered by a 1.4 GHz quad-core Exynos processor, 2GB RAM, 7,000 mAh battery, and there will be a large carrier logo on the rear casing. Samsung's latest tablet will run with operating system Android 4.1 with cascading window support.

As reported earlier, this newest Note series is part of Samsung's ambition to be more in charge of the tablet market, following their previous success in the smartphone market through a line of Galaxy S series. Even at MWC 2013, Samsung's executive confirmed that their target in 2013 are double the sales of their products.

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PLUS and MINUS
As with other gadgets, this tablet also has advantages and disadvantages. Let's check it all below:

(+) Includes S Pen stylus, sport a proven, multiscreen viewing, sensible design, advanced security features, has fast performance and comes with useful features.

(-) S Pen Stylus only be used in full in some applications only and is not enabled by default. In addition, in some applications S Pen does not work well.


PRICE and VARIANT
Galaxy Note verizon version 10.1 will be available in several variants, namely:

Version	Internal storage	Price
LTE version	16GB of internal storage	$599.99
Wi-Fi only version	16GB of internal storage	$499.99
Wi-Fi only version	32GB of internal storage	$549.99

In addition to the price list of several variants are available, Verizon also provides details of the cost to be paid if the user wants to use this tablet. There are two options available:

1. Prepaid Plan
   In this option user will be charged $20/1GB per month up to $80/10GB per month.
2. Share Everything Plan
   In this option user will be charged $10 per month per tablet for access lines and any data pooled.
   Example: User will be charged $70 per month for unlimited talk and text with 4GB of shared data. It includes access line fee.

After reading from top to bottom, it can be concluded that the Galaxy Note 10.1 is the best ever tablet produced by Samsung. Although the price given in tablet is quite expensive, but it may be paid to the quality and satisfy performance that you will get later. Interested?? Let me know your opinion about this tablet via the comments below :)

Samsung Galaxy SIV: Amazing Phone with Eye Scroll Features

Samsung Galaxy SIV plan will be announced at the New York City event held on March 14, 2013. According to the Masable.com, the latest generation of the Galaxy version will be armed with Exynos 5 8-core processor, 2GB RAM, 13MP camera and will run on operating system Android 4.2.2.

Then, what's interesting on it?? Yes, you may right with your though. New feature called Eye Scroll pinned by Samsung inside the smartphone to be one thing that is quite attracting attention. This feature allows the user to scroll through the display using their eye movements. The workings of this feature is when the user's eyes touching the bottom of the screen, then the display will be automatically rolled down. This feature can be applied to the display on smartphone, tablet, digital camera and mobile phone.

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Eye Scroll features has a working principle similar to Smart Stay owned by Galaxy SIII, where this feature will utilize the front facing camera to do the register when the user directs his eyes toward the camera. With Smart Stay, smartphone display will not going to sleep mode until the user directs his eyes to the camera.

News about Galaxy SIV has been more highlight on the accompanying software and applications. This resulted in many people assume that it's only get software and applications upgrades while hardware tend to be similar to the previous generation. But it is strongly denied by Samsung's Chief Product Officer named Kevin Packingham who said that it's also get a significant hardware upgrade. Even in an interview with the New York Times he said "it's an amazing phone" to describe how special hardware and software inside SIV.

Before SIV announced to the public, there are attracted enough attention to the act of Samsung's patented Eye Scroll and Smart Stay technology on last February. Perhaps this was done by Samsung to avoid impersonation and or dispute with other parties associated with both technologies. So, will you plan to exchange your current smartphone with the Galaxy SIV?? Let me know via the comments below :)