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Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung Galaxy S IIIThe Samsung Galaxy S III is Olympian in size and currently rated as the top smartphone across carriers, let's see why in our WiMo News "Review of Reviews":

  • Best-Reviewed Features: Gorgeous 4.8" Super AMOLED touchscreen, S Beam, faster processor, Android 4.0 ICS, new camera tricks and nifty new software.
  • Least-Liked Features: Plastic "vanilla" case, size may be too large, web browsing drains battery, bloatware glitches and screen seems dim.
  • Overall Rating: 4.33 out of 5.
  • Network Ratings: Dependent upon where you live. Verizon most coverage, AT&T fastest in download tests, T-Mobile fastest in real-time web and Sprint 4G LTE limited markets, 3G too slow

The Samsung Galaxy S III offers a lot of firsts: first smartphone launched across multiple carriers simultaneously, phirst phabulous phablet to beat iPhones in sales and first choice for the summer for power as well as features.  We reviewed all the major reviews of the individual devices as well as comparison of networks and distilled the information, followed by the best prices we could find.

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Jelly Bean 4.1 (JB) Sweetness Updates Coming to HTC Ones (X/S), Samsung Galaxy S's (2&3) & AsusTranformers

Android Jelly Bean 4.1

Android Jelly Bean 4.1While only the Nexus 7 is being shipped with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean preloaded, updates of  other makers and models to the Jelly Bean update are being discussed and leaked.

There have been rumors and official statements. No exact release dates have been offered so far for the udpate to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for makers of models other than the Nexus series. See Android 4.1 Jelly Bean features.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 (SIII) Best Use 4 Data Most

According to UK carrier O2, the Samsung Galaxy S III has heralded a new wave of smart phones that are beyond calls with the new demands mostly in the realm of data.

Bloggers have noted that when Verizon Wireless created its Share Everything plan the fact that it offers unlimited voice and text, is not a great option considering the use of the data by smartphones. In fact, the data is only the part of the "share" plans that are shared because all the smartphones come with unlimited voice minutes and text messages.

The Samsung Galaxy S III  although it makes great voice calls, like the iPhone is more of a mini computer or phablet rather than primarily a telephone.  O2's study confirmed that  making phone calls is one the less-used options of a smartphone. Voice calls came in number five at only 12 minutes a day.

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