Android 4.3 update for Samsung Galaxy S3 released
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If you own an international version of the Samsung Galaxy S3, youre in luck. The Android 4.3 update has finally begun rolling out for the former flagship device.
To be specific, Galaxy S3 handsets that have the model number GT-I9300 are eligible for the Android 4.3 over-the-air upgrade. Once installed, the device can enjoy not only all the new features of the last Jelly Bean version, but also Galaxy Gear support, TRIM support for faster performance, and other improvements in Samsungs TouchWiz UI.
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Many features that the newer Galaxy S4 came with are also now available for the S3.These include the move-to-SD feature, controlling the phone through voice commands, new screen modes, and the tabbed interface for the phone settings. GPU drivers have also been updated, resulting to better benchmark scores.
Galaxy S3 users in Ireland are reportedly the first to receive the Android 4.3 update, with other regions expected to follow suit.
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Qualcomm MSM8228 chip targets mid-range devices, emerging markets
US-based Qualcomm has recognized the markets need for a powerful yet low-cost mobile chipset. With an integrated modem and support for dual SIM and LTE, the upcoming Qualcomm MSM8228 is an entry-level processor that supports 1080p displays and 13MP shooters.
Qualcomms ushering in of the MSM8228 is an expected move, what with up-and-coming MediaTek gobbling up market share with their own affordable quad-core CPUs. In fact, the Chinese chip maker has not only made major breakthroughs in the lower tier of the market, but also appealed to high-end smartphones such as those from Sony and LG.
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Besides the specs above, the MSM8228 chipset also comes with Adreno 305 GPU, four cores clocked at 1.4GHz and based on Cortex A7 architecture, and better battery management.
Also check out Qualcomms promising Zeroth processor. Though we can certainly expect it to be expensive when released, it truly introduces a whole new level of mobile computing.
Install Android 4.4 KitKat Launcher on your Jelly Bean smartphone
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The launcher in Android 4.4 KitKat has underwent a major overhaul and introduces an unlimited number of home screens, new and bigger icons, and more visual changes. If you want to give it a try, the APK is already available online and can be installed on devices running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean or later.
When I recently wrote about the Nexus 5, I mentioned there wasnt much to see in the latest Android version unveiled last week. But as my colleague has pointed out in his own post, the OS actually has a lot to offer. That, in part, has to do with the Android 4.4 KitKat launcher. Simply follow the steps below and see it for yourself.
Enable installation from unknown sources. This option is usually found in Settings Security – Device Administration.
Download the APK files (contained in a ZIP file), extract them on your computer, and move them to your device.
Install the files in this order: (1) PrebuiltGmsCore.apk, (2) Velvet.apk, (3) GoogleHome.apk
Press the home button and select the launcher.
With the launcher installed, you can now enjoy a spanking new interface that provides an intuitive access to your wallpaper, widgets, and settings. That and theres more features left to explore.
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So that the Android 4.4 KitKat launcher will work seamlessly on your device, you will also need to install the latest version of Google Now and Google Play Services.