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Samsung Galaxy Note to Get Jelly Bean in New Year

Bonnie Cha in Product News on December 27, 2012 at 8:38 am PT

The Samsung Galaxy Note is set to receive an update that will bring Android Jelly Bean to the phablet. In addition to the latest Android software, the upcoming Premium Suite adds such features found on the newer Galaxy Note II as multi-window support and a pop-up video player. Samsung said on its Web site that the update would be available globally in the second quarter of 2013, but specific timing would vary by market and carrier. The Galaxy Note is currently available from AT&T and T-Mobile in the U.S.

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Verizon Brings Jelly Bean, World Roaming to Samsung Galaxy S III

Bonnie Cha in Product News on December 13, 2012 at 12:15 pm PT

Verizon announced today that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is headed to the Samsung Galaxy S III starting tomorrow. The carrier will push the update wirelessly to customers in batches, but if you can’t wait, you’ll also be able to download it manually within the next week. Along with the new features of Jelly Bean, the software adds world roaming capabilities, camera enhancements and support for the ISIS mobile payment system.

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AT&T Dishes Out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update for Samsung Galaxy S III

Bonnie Cha in Product News on December 4, 2012 at 8:41 am PT

As promised, the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update is making its way to Samsung Galaxy S III devices, and it’s AT&T’s turn. The software is available now, and brings such enhancements as support for Google Now, more detailed notifications, and camera improvements. The update isn’t being pushed out over the air. Instead, you’ll have to use Samsung’s Kies desktop application. AT&T did not immediately respond to an inquiry about when the Galaxy S III might receive Android 4.2, which is now shipping on the Nexus 4.