Verizon Wireless will begin upgrading the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (build JRO03L.I535VRBLK3) tomorrow, December 14. The update will be pushed out over-the-air in phases, so sit tight as it could take a few days to a week to complete the roll-out. Check out the full changelog below to see what’s new.
GOOGLE NOW
Just the right information at just the right time. Get today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, and when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform.
GOOGLE MAPS
Includes the most up to date version of Google Maps with “voice typing.”
S VOICE
S-Voice has been improved for better voice recognition. S-Voice and Smart Share now work together seamlessly.
NOTIFICATIONS
Take action directly from the notifications panel. Send emails, return calls, share photos, and more. Also enjoy expandable notifications.
SUPPORT ENHANCEMENTS AND UPGRADES
+ Global Support: Device is enabled for Global Roaming. Now take advantage of voice and data
services in over 205 countries worldwide.
+ Isis Mobile Wallet: Device now includes support for the Isis Mobile Wallet™; Shop, pay, and save
with your phone using the Isis Mobile Wallet. The Isis Mobile Wallet holds virtual
versions of most things your existing wallet does such as payment cards, loyalty
cards and coupons. Just tap your phone to pay at any Isis Ready™ merchant.
+ Improved connectivity and reliability when syncing Google and POP-3 e-mail accounts.
+ Enhancements made to improve accuracy of predictive text.
+ Automatic Set Up option has been enabled when setting up a Road Runner
email account.
+ Improved accuracy and runs reliability of Weather application.
+ Visual Voicemail has been updated to ensure proper delivery of notifications.
+ Fixed resets that were sometimes seen when trying to connect to a VPN client.
+ Support for opening attachments in .ics format.
+ Now supports Software Upgrade Assistant; installs and runs automatically when
plugged in to your computer’s USB port.
+ Missed Call Log has been updated to ensure accuracy.
+ Enhancements have been made to ensure the reliability of Back Up
Assistant Plus.
+ Improvements made to automatically reconnect to known previously
used Wi-Fi sources hot spots.
+ Verizon Accessories Application has been added as a preload.