Download Android 4.2.2 ROM For Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 With Galaxy S4 Features

Although many have been swift to point out that, aesthetically at least, the Galaxy S4 isn’t as much of a bump from its predecessor as many expected it to be, in terms of new hardware and software, Samsung has really outdone itself. The processors are the strongest on the market, the camera is markedly improved, and the display is just gorgeous; that’s before you even get started on the multitude of new "S" features Sammy has bundled into the bargain. If you’re still languishing on your Galaxy S3 but wish to enjoy some of the new software improvements, a newly-leaked Android 4.2.2 ROM does exactly that. More details can be found after the break!

It’s a regular occurrence in the smartphone industry that when a new device is released, older models can often be left out in the cold. Often, this is because the vendor wishes to coerce consumers into grabbing the newer device, which although frustrating, is perhaps understandable. Sometimes, it’s simply because those antiquated handsets simply don’t harness the power to manage any of the new features, but with some variants of the Galaxy S III packing a quad-core processor, that simply is not the case here.

Besides, Samsung has a relatively good track record when it comes to looking out for those loyal owners of previously-released devices, and if you’re currently wielding a Galaxy S3, many of those intriguing new features of the S4 are soon to be heading your way.

As indicated by a new Android 4.2.2 ROM leak for the Galaxy S3, an OTA should be forthcoming, but if you want to go ahead and get flashing right now, well, you can! A leaked ROM for the GT-i9300 on Android 4.2.2 brings most of those Galaxy S4 features to your handset.

From lock screen widgets and new display modes, to Driving Mode and the enhanced S Voice, the news of this leaked release should be more than exciting to you S3 users out there. Obviously, some of the S4′s marquee features such as Air View are not included, since they are reliant upon the new flagship’s hardware, but nevertheless, this is worth checking out if you’re okay with flashing leaked, possibly unfinished firmware.

For flashing this leaked firmware, you will need to use Odin, which is already included in the package, put your phone in download mode, and install it from there on.

Download Android 4.2.2 for Galaxy S3 GT-i9300 I9300XXUFME3_I9300OJKFME1_ILO.zip from here: goo.gl/Jai7b

(source: SamMobile)

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Waterproof Galaxy S4 Active Leaked Ahead Of Release

Back in April, we heard Samsung was planning a “ruggedized” version of its new Galaxy S4 that would be both dust and water resistant, and considerably stronger than the original. Now that device, called the Galaxy S4 Active, has been leaked ahead of its official release.

As you can see from the photos, which were obtained by GSMArena, the Galaxy S4 Active looks a lot like the original from the front, except it has three physical buttons as opposed to just one. From the back, however, it looks very different.

The back is made of a metallic metal — not plastic! — that means it’s super strong, and it has four bolts around its edges. Presumably, users will be able to open the handset up themselves to get to the battery and microSD card slot as with most Samsung smartphones.

On the inside, the Galaxy S4 active is expected to be almost identical to the Galaxy S4. It has a 1.9GHz quad-core processor with Adreno 320 graphics, and a 5-inch 1080p display. Its rear-facing camera, however, has been downgraded from 13-megapixels to 8-megapixels.

Samsung hasn’t made the Galaxy S4 Active official yet, but according to GSMArena, it has already been showcased in Croatia, so it shouldn’t be too long before we see it.

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Samsung’s 2013 Tablet Roadmap Includes New Galaxy Tabs, Nexus 11 [Rumor]

                          Samsung announced the new 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 tablet this morning, but unsurprisingly it won’t be the last slate the Korean company launches during 2013. In fact, according to a leaked tablet roadmap, we can expect at least another three Galaxy Tab devices — all in different sizes — plus a new, eight-core Nexus 11.

                          The roadmap was obtained by SamMobile, so it’s certainly not official, but this site has a very good track record when it comes to Samsung rumors. Take the following details with a pinch of salt for now, then, but note that it’s probably the the most reliable pre-release information you’ll see.

According to SamMobile’s source, we can expect at least four additional tablets from Samsung this year, all of which look very interesting.

                        The smallest of the bunch, the Galaxy Tab DUOS 7.0, will reportedly offer a dual-SIM card slot— something we don’t usually see in a tablet; while the largest will be a new Nexus 11 for Google that will become the world’s first tablet with an eight-core processor.

Here’s the full lineup, according to SamMobile:

Samsung Galaxy Tab DUOS 7.0
- 7.0” PLS LCD 600 x 1024
- 3 Megapixel (back)
- 2 Megapixel (front)
- Dual-core
- DUAL SIM

- Micro SD 32 GB

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.0
- 8.0” AMOLED 1080p
- 5 Megapixel
- 2 Megapixel
- Quad-core A9 (Exynos 4412)
- Micro SD 64 GB
* Samsung need to solve AMOLED burning problem first.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 11
- 11” Super PLS TFT
- 8 Megapixel
- 2 Megapixel
- Dual-Core A15 (Exynos 5250)
- Micro SD 64 GB

NEXUS 11*
- 11” Super PLS TFT
- 8 Megapixel
- 2 Megapixel
- Octa-Core A15 / A7 (Exynos 5410)
- Micro SD 64 GB (Rumoured)
* Needs to get approvement from Google (Worlds first Octa-Core tablet)

Again, all of these devices look like they’re worth getting excited about, the Nexus 11 in particular. If those specifications are accurate, and the slate is priced as nicely as other Nexus devices, then Google could launch the tablet to rule all Android tablets.

                    

                      For those who like something a little smaller, the Galaxy Tab 8.0 could also be a winner.

SamMobile also reports that Samsung may cancel its next-generation Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet due to the disappointing demand its seen for the original.