It’s great to see the Galaxy S3 get 4.2.2 we have been waiting what feels like a lifetime to see some sign of it.

We can expect the Note 2 to also get these features in due course as well.

It’s interesting to see the gap close a bit between the S3 and S4.

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Android Jelly Bean overtakes Ice Cream Sandwich (via The Inquirer)

SOFTWARE DEVELOPER Google revealed on Wednesday that the latest iteration of its Android mobile operating system, Jelly Bean, is now on more devices than Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). It’s about time too, as back in April Google had to admit that ICS was in the lead with 29.3 percent, compared to Jelly…

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So  what is new?

If you only have one tablet for the whole family then this update is a Godsend because it has support for multi-users.

The Android 4.2 multi-tasking means each person has their own personalised homescreen, apps, widgets, background and games, and there##Q##s no possibility of getting your brother##Q##s mega games score reduced to nil because essentially he will have his own tablet experience, while you have yours.

So from a family harmony point of view, this is a winner already!

One of the best features is that you can share all your best snaps, not just by email but also on your HDMI-enabled TV set. All you need is a wireless display adapter and you##Q##re in business.

Even when your Android 4.2 tablet is idle or docked you can still use it in Daydream mode if you want to display pictures or get the latest news.

Always top of the leader board for business users, Android lets you swipe from top down to see all your notifications. This is a really useful feature that means you don##Q##t need to stumble through screens to find your calendar. If you##Q##ve got a date you don##Q##t want to miss, or are expecting an important email, then it will be there waiting for you, as soon as you have the time to glance at the phone.

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There##Q##s no stuttering or hesitating either. You##Q##ll notice how smooth it is to switch between apps. Jelly Bean boosts the CPU when you hit the screen but prolongs battery life by turning it down afterwards.

NFC is the next big buzz to come along. Don##Q##t underestimate just how big NFC will become, we haven##Q##t seen its full capability yet.

You can bump two NFC-enabled Android 4.2 phones together and then flash whatever##Q##s on your phone across to the other one. This is great for sharing photos and contacts.

There##Q##s no messing about with widgets either. Slap them on the screen and the other widgets move about to accommodate them. If they##Q##re too big then they simply downsize to get them all in.

It##Q##s not always easy to see what##Q##s on your screen but this update gives screen magnification so you can zoom in for easy reading. A great boon for anyone who is visually challenged or trying to read small text on the move. There##Q##s also Gesture mode for the visually impaired as well as speech output.

As we##Q##ve said before, in some of our reviews, Android 4.2 Google Now is a fabulous addition, telling you on the spot information depending on your location. You get the weather, transport advice, photos of interesting places nearby and even restaurant reviews. This truly is a lifestyle update too.

Android 4.2 is an impressive piece of kit

You can use Voice to search the web quickly, no fumbling with the keyboard and impress your friends with the Photo Sphere camera, which takes 360 degree photographs. You can share these with your friends or add them to Google Maps.

Typing accurately has always been a challenge on a small device or tablet but the update has Gesture Typing so basically you just swipe over the keys and the words appear on screen. It##Q##s supposed to be able to anticipate the next word and to insert spaces between words. We##Q##ll check out the accuracy and report back on that one!

All in all, Android 4.2 is a hugely impressive piece of kit.

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This is a PREVIEW : CyanogenMod 10 is nowhere near ready to be used as a daily driver (lots of features still have to be merged), and same is the device support. CHECK THE KNOWN ISSUES LIST BEFORE THINKING ABOUT POSTING.

Make sure to run CM9 so you know you have everything
- Download the zip
- Download Gapps
- Install the update zip from recovery
- Install gapps
- WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET
- Reboot

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Samsung have now released Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy S3, if you have Jelly Bean check out the second video for details of how to update your Lock screen settings.

Samsung Galaxy S3 Lock Screen for Ice Cream Sandwich

The Samsung Galaxy S3 lock screen is one of the most versatile feature of the Galaxy S3. With the lock screen acting as security you can force a pin or gesture to unlock your Galaxy S3.

We would love to see Samsung expand the lock screen in future Galaxy devices like the upcoming S4 to include even more features.

Lock screen widget on the Galaxy S3 would be an epic win for everyone.

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