Samsung announces expanded Galaxy Gear support and Android 4.3 updates
One of the frustrations with the Samsung Galaxy Gear — see my full review — is the limited connectivity to the Note 3.
Today, Samsung announced that the Premium Suite software will be coming to the Galaxy S4, Note II, and Galaxy S III in the coming weeks with Android 4.3 and Galaxy Gear connectivity support.
Samsung has released Premium Suite upgrades in the past and like those updates, this one brings advanced functionality to current and recent generation Galaxy smartphones.
Samsung also stated that the Galaxy S4 Mini and Galaxy Mega will receive a Galaxy Gear update in the coming months.
In addition to Galaxy Gear compatibility and Android 4.3, the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III will see Easy Mode, Multi-Window enhancements, advanced camera options, and more new features to match what consumers with the Note 3 and Galaxy S4 experience today.
Timing for Premium Suite and features in the software updates will vary by wireless carrier and product model.
Further reading
- Galaxy Gear Review: Samsung's elegant companion watch for Note 3 owners
- Power of the Galaxy Note 3 S Pen goes beyond Air Command
- Galaxy Note 3: Frustrating, overwhelming, but is that part of its appeal?
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Review: World's most capable Android smartphone gets even better
- Hands-on with the Galaxy Note 3 S-View Flip Cover (gallery)
- Five reasons the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is the best smartphone for road warriors
- Samsung Galaxy Note 3 offers plenty of fun to go with business features