Android 4.2 update for Galaxy S III leaks, you can try it now

A pre-release version of the hotly anticipated Android 4.2.2 update for the Samsung Galaxy S III has surfaced, showing us what to expect when the latest Android version hits the 2012 Samsung flagship. Even better, the ROM is available for download, so the most impatient Galaxy S III owners needn't wait any more to experience the latest and greatest from Google.

So far, the confirmed updates include a new lockscreen as well as new screen modes, the latter allowing you to tune the saturation and color accuracy of your Samsung Galaxy S III better. Daydream, driving mode and actionable notifications are also now available to the former Samsung flagship. The list of updates continues with updated S Voice, which is now integrated with more apps and supports more commands.

The guys from Sammobile, who were able to get their hands on the pre-release ROM created a brief video to show us the Android 4.2-powered Samsung Galaxy S III in action. Check it out.

If you are interested in trying the leaked ROM you can follow the source link to download the required files and see the tutorial for installation. Naturally, flashing a release not meant for public usage will void your warranty so only proceed if you know what you are doing. Also, keep in mind that this not being a final ROM, some bugs are to be expected.

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Source : http://www.gsmarena.com/android_42_update_for_galaxy_s_iii_leaks_you_can_try_it_now-news-6259.php

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Google's Waze app acquisition hits heavy FTC traffic

The FTC will probe whether the deal breaks competition rules

Google's billion dollar acquisition of navigation app Waze could be under threat, after reports this weekend claimed the FTC wants to take a closer look at the legality of the deal.

The Wall Street Journal said Google has been contacted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the United States, in order to reveal its intends to probe the agreement on antitrust grounds.

Google snapped up the community-sourced app earlier this month to harness its real-time data, which brings up to the minute information on traffic, construction, accidents, petrol prices and police presence.

According to the report, the FTC has asked Google to put the breaks on integrating Waze within its own services until the deal has been fully reviewed.

Other potential suitors

Google's purchase of Waze ended a long period of speculation, which also pegged Apple and Facebook as potential suitors.

Google is thought to have paid $1.1 billion for the Israel-based application, which has 47 million users in 163 countries.

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/software/applications/google-s-waze-app-acquisition-hits-heavy-ftc-traffic-1160994

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Apple flicks rubber band in Samsung's face in latest court victory

Apple vs Samsung continues around the world

Samsung has once again been found guilty of infringing Apple's 'rubber band' patent in the latest round of the tech duo's never-ending patent war.

Reuters reports a Japanese court ruled that some of Samsung's earlier Android devices infringed on the 'bounce back' UI tool, which appears within iOS.

The software feature gives users a neat elasticity when they reach the bottom of a web page, email thread, photo album or messaging thread, for example, bouncing before it snaps back into place.

This patent continues to come in useful for Apple. The company used it in last year's blockbuster California trial, which ended up costing Samsung $1.1 billion (UK£713m, AUD$1.19bn) in damages.

Heavily disputed

In truth, the latest ruling against Samsung will not cause the company too much damage as it has replaced the bounce-back feature with a blue-line at the foot of documents in his newer handsets.

This particular patent does remain the topic of heavy discussion. Earlier this year the US patent office ruled it invalid, only to have another change of heart this week.

One this is for sure though, if Apple is able to use it to its advantage, it will

Source : http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/apple-flicks-rubber-band-in-samsung-s-face-in-latest-court-victory-1160973

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