Samsung UK have launched the Premium Suite update for the Galaxy S3 today. We first saw what would coming in the update a couple of weeks ago, but now we can finally get our hands on the extra software and a host of new features.

One of the most notable features added in the update is support for Multi Window, which allows users to split the phones display in half and run two different apps side by side. There’s also a new Group Cast feature, which enables sharing and collaboration on documents, images or presentations in real time over a wi-fi network.

There are also various improvements to the camera, firstly adding and improving some features to the main application. Samsung have added a Best Face setting which replaces the existing Best Photo feature. This will choose the best face of each person in the photograph from five continuous shots. The new low light mode improves the sharpness and brightness of photos taken in dark environments, and the panoramic mode has been broadened to 340-360 degrees.

They’ve also thrown the Paper Artist app for you to edit your photos with. The software includes brush tools and some photo effects. There’s also the Samsung Gallery which will allow you to view more photos at once, and create and categorise photos and videos more easily.

If that wasn’t enough there are also some additional features which attempt to make the phone seem a little smarter and more user friendly. Continuous Input adds Swype like functionality to the keyboard, so users can type words faster and easier. The AllShare Cast feature enables wireless connectivity to televisions so you can immediately transfer smartphone content onto a larger display. And the new Smart Dock feature automatically switches to a relevant UI when a device is connected to the docking station.

There’s also the awesome S Beam feature, which enables wireless content sharing across the Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3 mini and Galaxy S3. It will allow for a 1GB movie to be shared within three minutes, and a 10MB music file within just a couple of seconds. Samsung have also included a few other less obvious features as well: better integration of face recognition adjust the screen to fit where you are looking after rotating the handset, and the phone will now open up the music player when you plug headphones in.

That’s quite a bit to commit to memory, fortunately Samsung have put up a couple of videos to walk you through the new features.

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Samsung has launched a larger extended battery option for those carrying a Galaxy S3. The battery is 3,000 mAh, which will add an additional 900 mAh over the stock battery. The one catch, while the batteries are official replacements from Samsung, they are still only available in pre-order status.

And while we expect to begin seeing these batteries available with more retailers, the availability seems to be limited to those in the UK. The retailer is Mobile Fun and they have the battery priced at £39.99 (including VAT). Also worth mentioning, while these are available for pre-order today, Mobile Fun has not offered any estimate in terms of when they may begin shipping.

The battery ships with a replacement back cover, which means you will need to order based on color — making sure you pick either blue or white depending on the Galaxy S3 you are carrying. Keep in mind though, given the battery is larger in mAh, it is also larger in physical size. In fact, the battery will stick out a bit further as compared to the stock 2,100 mAh battery and cover.

And given these are official Samsung made batteries, they will also feature support for NFC which means you will be able to continue making payments using Wallet or controlling your phone using the Samsung TecTiles. Bottom line here, if the 2,100 mAh stock battery was not cutting it for you and you would prefer one larger as opposed to swapping two 2,100 mAh batteries — now may be a good time to place that pre-order.

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Samsung has been quite busy expanding the palette of available colors for its Galaxy S III flagship.It announced four new versions of the quad-core smartphone will be making their ways to the shelves and now we learn of a new fifth one.

The Samsung Galaxy S III will be hitting Korean shelves in pink next week. This brings the total number of choices for the color of the smartphone to seven, after the initially available Marble White and Pebble Blue and the four new versions from the end of last month.

Naturally, availability of the individual colors will vary by region, and we haven't received confirmation yet that the Pink units will be leaving Korea at all, but chances are you'll be able to get whatever color you prefer all around the globe in time for Christmas.

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The AT&T HTC One X isn’t the only hot deal you can get from Amazon Wireless this weekend. The widely popular Samsung Galaxy S III on Sprint is also privy to a massive price break.

Right now, new Sprint customers who sign a 2-year contract can pick up the 16GB, pebble blue variant of the Galaxy S III for just $119.99. Considering it launched a little over a month ago at $199.99, this is a smokin’ deal.Unfortunately, those looking to upgrade aren’t able to get the same savings, rather they can scoop up this handset for $149.99. Also, we have to note that there doesn’t appear to be a listing for the 32GB variant or a marble white version.

If all this sounds good to you, you can head on over to Amazon Wireless in the source link below to pull the trigger on this deal.

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