Samsung Galaxy S3 Update: Official Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Upgrade For Device Spotted, Rollout For Users Expected October 2013

Samsung Galaxy S3 update has experienced delays, disappointments and a diverse array of undesirable news for the handset’s owners. But what the International Business Times described as “the elusive Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update for older Samsung devices” which includes the Samsung Galaxy S3 was recently spotted. The official rollout for the update is expected next month.

According to tech blog Android SAS, it received a blurry photo of a Samsung Galaxy S3 international model running the Android 4.3 operating system on its “about device” section. The Business Times noted that it’s not the first time an Android 4.3-powered Samsung Galaxy S3 device was spotted. Last July, Temefy shared an image from its insiders at Samsung R&D India of the Galaxy S3 running the mobile OS.

Although there is no way to verify the validity of the images, according to the Business Times, the leaks have been consistent with the news of the pending roll-out, since it has been known the Android 4.2.2 will be skipped for the 4.3 update. Samsung also announced during its Samsung Unpacked event in Berlin, that both the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy S4 will receive Android 4.3 updates in October.

Many are expecting that the rollout is intended to make the devices compatible for the recently launched smartwatch of Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy Gear. The Android 4.3 has a Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity, which will allow it to connect to external accessories, like the Galaxy Gear to other compatible handsets, noted the Business Times.

Another proof that more Android 4.3 updates are on its way is confirmation that HTC One will be receiving the same update by the end of September for its U.S. owners.

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