Owners of the Samsung Galaxy S3 can expect great things featured by the upcoming Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update before 2013 ends. The official firmware will include several new additions which can make your Galaxy S3 even smarter than before.

Based on the leaked firmware in May 2013, the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean firmware for Galaxy S3 will include new features and applications found only in Galaxy S4 which make the handset smarter and quicker than before.

Android 4.2.2 Exclusives

Even if your Galaxy S3 is now Android 4.1.2 JB, you won't be able to use special features such as Daydream and Extended Quick Settings. In Android 4.2.2, owners can now access Daydream which acts as screen saver when charging and use apps such as Clock or News Feed. Another is the Extended Quick Settings for easy toggling of shortcuts. Additional features include Actionable and Expandable Notifications from several apps and Lock screen Widgets for quick launching of Camera, SMS and Email without unlocking your device.

Samsung Mobile Printing

Galaxy S4 came out with Mobile Printing capability and the upcoming Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean update will feature it on Galaxy S3. Mobile Printing feature allow users to use their Samsung device to print documents, photos and Web pages directly to over 200 HP printers available.

Smart Pause

Based on the Galaxy S3 "Smart Stay" feature, Smart Pause enables the handset to intuitively know what you're doing by detecting presence when looking on the device. The feature pauses a video if you look away and resumes it when you look back at the screen. In addition, Smart Pause also prevents the screen from dimming as long as you are looking at it.

Smart Scroll

A fancy feature allowing the user to tilt his or her head to scroll down or up on Web pages and emails. As of the current version, users may experience 2 to 3 seconds delay using Smart Scroll.

Dual Camera Mode

Exclusively found on Galaxy S4 which allows the handset to access both front and back camera at the same time to capture photos and videos. It is designed for live video chat and emergency situation to give a 360 degree view of your current location. Galaxy S3 is speculated to get the same feature on the upcoming Android 4.2.2 update.

S Health

The most valuable application found in Galaxy S4 and will be included on the Galaxy S3 update. S Health can monitor metabolic rate, daily calorie intake, measures weight, track down blood pressure, monitor glucose and manage workouts. Galaxy S3 with Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean will become as smart as the Galaxy S4.

S Translator

An exclusive application which translates one language to another through text or voice. It fully supports 9 languages and can be used offline by downloading language modules.

Adapt Display

Galaxy S3 with Adapt Display can now use 7 automatic display modes and 4 additional manual modes to adjust brightness and overall screen display. It is very useful for owners who love watching videos and reading e-books using the handset.

All New Camera Features

Samsung Galaxy S3 will also receive new features on the camera app, including Animated Photo, Drama Shot and Dual Shot which are expected to arrive on the next firmware update. This effort could also a reason why the update is currently delayed.

New Lock screen, Home screen and User Experience

It has been reported that Galaxy S3 is going to receive overall UI changes from Android 4.2.2 firmware update due to the influences of Galaxy S4. New lock screen effects, new home screen modes and overall default UI are being ported from S4 to Galaxy S3.

The update is definitely taking too much time, but patient Galaxy S3 owners are soon to be rewarded with Galaxy S4 exclusive features and applications without having to cash out more money compared to buying the latest flagship from Samsung.