Android 4.3 Jelly Bean Update Rolled Out to Samsung Galaxy S4 Devices in Malaysia, Adds Support for Galaxy Gear Smartwatch

Samsung Malaysia has rolled out the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean update to Samsung Galaxy S4 devices in Malaysia. For now, the update is available for the Exynos variant (GT-I9500) of Samsung’s flagship smartphone, but the LTE variant is expected to receive a similar update soon (Update: the update for the LTE variant (GT-9505) had been rolled out earlier). The update is a sizeable one, amounting to some 670MB, and is available via its Kies software and over-the-air (OTA).

The Android 4.3 update for the Galaxy S4 tweaks many features on the Galaxy S4, such as introducing an improved TouchWiz launcher, improved RAM management, a new stock virtual keyboard, and a new stock browser. Samsung’s KNOX security suite will also be pre-installed, and a new camera firmware which should improve performance on the device’s capable 13MP sensor.

Additionally, the new update also adds support for Samsung’s first smartwatch, the Galaxy Gear – just as Samsung announced back in September.

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