Samsung announces Android 4.1 availability for Galaxy S III in South Korea

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It was [pretty much inevitable](http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/29/samsung-says-jelly-bean-update-coming-to-galaxy-s-iii-and-note-1/), and true to its promise, Samsung has announced the availability of [Android 4.1](http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/android-4-1-jelly-bean-review-a-look-at-whats-changed-in-googl/) for the [Galaxy S III](http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/25/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-review/). Now before you get too excited, it appears that the upgrade applies only to the SHW-M440S variant, which is specific to Samsung's home turf in South Korea. Nonetheless, if the translation is correct, the new Jelly Bean release is said to bring usability improvements to the home screen, along with the the ability to pause movies during recording and a smart rotation feature to the camera. Samsung's Kies software is specifically mentioned in the announcement post, although it looks as if an over-the-air install may be possible as well. Hopefully this news is a sign that certification for the global model and its domestic counterparts is just around the corner.

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