One of the biggest surprises in the recently concluded launching event of Samsung Galaxy S3 in Sydney is the fact that it will be available to Aussies today.

Samsung Australia finally unveiled its greatest handset to date in Sydney this morning. Also streamed online, the event featured a full presentation of the amazing features and specifications of the device.
"The Galaxy S III really positions us at the top of the smartphone market. When you look at the organic and intuitive user experience, the technology behind the device and the design, the Galaxy S III will really stand out from the crowd," said Tyler Mcgee, Vice President of Telecommunications, Samsung Electronics Australia.

"I have three features which I think are really cool with the Galaxy S III. The first one is S Voice which enables you to give voice commands to your device...the second one is smart stay which means that the phone will always stay awake when you're watching it and will sleep when you're not...the last one is direct call which means if you're texting someone and you decide 'I can't be bothered texting them'...it will recognise that you want to call that person and will dial them."

Samsung revealed that Australians will have to wait no more as they can already buy Samsung Galaxy S3 in retail stores and networks in Australia.

Telstra, Vodafone and Optus are the three major networks in Australia. Vodafone and Optus immediately updated their websites and is accepting pre-orders for the new Samsung mobile phone.

Telstra - There is no update yet on Telstra's website if they will be offering the device. However, as expected from the network, it will surely offer this wonderful Android-based device. Telstra confirmed this with its statement that consumers can expect the device in the first half of 2012.

Vodafone - Just hours after the launch, Vodafone is already offering the new Samsung Galaxy S3 to Aussies. Vodafone offered the new 16GB Samsung Galaxy S3 in 12-month and 24-month plans. Plan holders can pay as low as $49 per month for the plan and the phone in a duration 24 months. This includes 200 MB of data and unlimited national voice. Vodafone also offers double data inclusion for the first 12 months for those who will purchase the device before June 30.

Optus - Another Australian network Optus is also offering the new Samsung Galaxy S3. The network is offering 16GB of Marble White and Pebble Blue of the new Samsung mobile phone. The Galaxy S3 will be yours for $65 for Optus plan and handset payment within 24-month lock-in period. This is inclusive of $650 unlimited standard national SMS and voice call to Optus handsets. Moreover, it is packed with 1.5GB data and unlimited access to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Optus gladly throw in two months free access fee in its plan.

Amazon - Online retail giant Amazon offers the new Samsung Galaxy S3 for $799. However, stocks are limited.

MobiCity - Mobile phones retailer MobiCity is also offering the new Samsung Galaxy S3 for $799 with a 12-month warranty. While shopping in MobiCity, you can also shop for accessories for your phone if you would like to jazz it up.

Critics and reviewers gave high regards to the new Samsung Galaxy S3 for its specs and features. It is speculated that the Galaxy S3 can crush its competitors such as Apple's iPhone 5.

Reviewers praised the new Samsung Galaxy S3 for its fast Android latest OS - Ice Cream Sandwich. The processor is incredibly high speed and is further intensified by its 1.4 Ghz quad-core Exynos processor that process faster browsing and no lag.

The device is perfect for those who love to multitask with its pop-up play feature that allows you to use more than one application at the same time. There is no need to charge the device every now and then because of its improved battery that can last for hours.

The Galaxy S3 also comes with a new feature called Music Hub - iTunes-like music streaming service. This new service is available in free and paid versions depending on the preference of the user. According to Samsung, the paid service allows uploading and storage of music files on servers that can be accessed from more than one Internet-connected device.

Samsung launched the Galaxy S3 in 28 countries. The device is already for sale in UK and Middle East that hit the stores last Tuesday hoping to maintain its lead against rival Apple's iPhone 5, which is predicted to be released in October.

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