Official Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy S III spotted in the wild, blends old with new (video)

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Getting [Jelly Bean][3] to run on a [Galaxy S III][4] has so far required a [strictly unofficial build][5] that strips away much of Samsung's handiwork. If you prefer the official software to the point where thoughts of [TouchWiz][6] keep you comfortable at night, you'll be glad to hear that a beta of a more official Android 4.1 upgrade has reportedly landed in the hands of _AndroidMX.net_. An extensive video look in Spanish (after the break) almost completely mirrors what you'd expect: clear advantages like the expanded notifications and Google Now make the cut, while Samsung's Nature UX vibe remains intact. Only a few minor surprises have snuck their way in, such a brightness slider in the notification bar that we'd previously seen in some firmware for the [Galaxy Note][7]. We're skeptical of claims that Jelly Bean for the Galaxy S III is just days away -- Samsung [isn't exactly known][8] for speedy Android updates. As long as the update we've seen here isn't just a clever hack, however, it's close enough to completion that it might tame the pessimists.

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