Major update now pushing to the Verizon Galaxy S3

Multiwindow, Best Shot added along with scores of other fixes, features

Hold onto your hats, folks. The Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 is getting ready for a pretty major software update. The biggest bullet points probably are the addition of multiscreen and multiwindow, which let you run apps side-by-side. You'll also get some new camera functionality, including the ability to choose from five burst shots to get the "Best Shot."

That's just the tip of the iceberg for the update that has just started pushing out. Read on for the full rundown.

Here's what all you'll be getting in Software Version JZO54K.I535VRBMD3:

• Access your Wi-Fi connection easily on multiple devices when in Hotspot mode
• Use ‘bill to my Verizon Wireless Account’ when buying apps from Google Play
• Access phone screen without unlocking device when connected via Bluetooth headset
• Use two apps simultaneously side-byside with Multi Screen and Multi Window
• Categorize and display images, photos and videos with Samsung Gallery
• Sync two devices and share content seamlessly with S Beam’s ‘Auto Share Shot’
• Transfer content easily between devices with Samsung Smart Switch tool
• Get popup suggestions from Page Buddy when connected to accessories like a wired stereo headset
• Tag weather, people and place information in photos and video with Contextual Tag
• Arrange apps in order of frequency of use for faster access with Contextual App Link
• Pick the perfect group picture from five burst shots with ‘Best Shot’
• Select and customize specific folders by category and file type with My Files tool
• Save MMS attachments in your Gallery for quick posting and sharing
• Create a variety of image styles with Paper Artist tool
• Removed pop-up messages ‘Refreshing SIM Data’, ‘No SIM’ and ‘SD Card Inserted’
• New message notification tone is no longer clipped qDevices remain in 4G mode without dropping to 3G when Hotspot is on
• The Burst Shot setting is no longer the default setting in the Camera application
• Consistent functionality of the Screen Time Out feature
• Applications running prior to sleep mode will remain open when home key is pressed
• Backspace button will no longer clear an entire sentence – only the intended word
• Fixed an issue where web browsing would sometimes cause the device to reset
• Lock screen function improved when screen is idle
• NFC is now easier to turn on
• Device is now recognized by the computer when connected via USB cable
• Audio distortion fixed when connected to some Car Kits is resolved
• All devices can now receive over-the-air software updates
• Voice recognition performance is improved with the updated S Voice Application
• ‘Remove All’ is now ‘Close All’ in the Task Manager menu
• Verizon also added Flipboard to the preloads and updated its caller ID app.

The update weighs in at 129MB and takes about 8 minutes or so to install.

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