The Jelly Bean 4.1 Android operating system was released this summer, and very unsurprisingly, it is taking a while to reach major handsets and wireless carriers. That seems to be the modus operandi for Android operating systems, but Sprint announced yesterday that their Galaxy S III smartphones has already started to see the long-awaited and anticipated OS upgrade, ahead of Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. US versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III that run on the Sprint 4G LTE system will receive the update automatically, and once it hits the handset, Sprint GS III owners will be notified to install the new OS.
The Samsung Galaxy S III for Sprint is available at a reduced price tag now starting at 99.99.
Originally limited to the Google Nexus line of devices when it first launched, Jelly Bean has begun to slowly advance to other handsets, finally reaching the most popular and best selling Android handset, the Galaxy S III. Sprint made the announcement on its online community forum, stating that their plans are to reach all Galaxy S III handsets in the United States as quickly as possible. The Kansas-based wireless carrier did not release a deadline or a drop dead date by which all handsets were guaranteed to receive the new operating system.
The announcement went on to note that the installation may take a few minutes, and Sprint Samsung Galaxy S III handsets could possibly be disabled at some level during the installation process. So obviously, only initiate the download when you know you will not be needing your phone for 5 to 10 minutes. One of the most significant arrivals on the Jelly Bean 4.1 operating system is the highly advertised Google Now virtual personal assistant that uses your search metrics and GPS system to push data and search results to you which have current, real-time relevance.
If you are at the airport, you may receive updates concerning a flight that you booked on your phone for example. The notification system has also been upgraded, and improvements allow you to reduce the clutter on your Android home screens. Also, the Project Butter part of the Jelly Bean update has resulted in a much smoother and faster operating system response. Verizon, T-Mobile and AT&T have yet to announce the rollout of Jelly Bean 4.1 to their Galaxy S III devices. The GS III is one of the first smartphones to deliver 2.0 GB of RAM memory, and sports a 4.80 inch 720 x 1,280 pixel Super AMOLED screen, one of the largest and highest resolution displays found on any smartphone.
You can buy the Samsung Galaxy S III for Sprint at a reduced price now starting at 99.99.
