Samsung has launched its highly anticipated Galaxy S3 smartphone. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich but Samsung has added its own clever features, or ‘easter eggs’, which are scattered around the operating system. See also: Group test: What's the best smartphone?
Discover all the nifty things the Galaxy S3 can do
We’ve put together this list of 10 neat tricks that the Galaxy S3 has up its sleeve which you might not know about.
See also: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X comparison review.
Samsung Galaxy S3: S Voice
The voice recognition software that comes with the Galaxy S3 is called S Voice. To access it while using the phone simply double tap the Home button. You can also access it from the lock screen by saying "Hi Galaxy" or a customised command. Four additional voice commands can then be set each with its own task like opening the camera app for example.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Smart Stay
Samsung has added a lot of extra software features to the Galaxy S3. One of the main ones is called Smart Stay. This uses eye-tracking technology to recognise when you are looking at the screen. If you are then it automatically disables the screen timeout. Smart Stay can be switched on and off from the Display settings menu.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Multi-tasking
The Samsung Galaxy S3 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich which has a multi-tasking function called 'recent apps'. While most smartphones running this version have a dedicated key for this, the Galaxy S3 just has Home, Menu and Back.
You can still access the recent apps part of the operating system by holding down the Home button – for about 2 second. You can then switch between open apps or close them by swiping them off the screen to the left or right.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Direct Call
The Galaxy S3 has a number of features which are activated by motion. Direct Call will automatically call a contact if their log, contact, or message details are on the screen and you move the handset to your ear. Direct Call can be switched on and off in the Motion section of the settings menu.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Tap to top
Give the Galaxy S3 a double tap on the top, next to the headphone socket, with your finger to scroll to the top of your contact list, email list or email messages. Tap to top can be switched on and off in the Motion section of the settings menu.
See also: Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Apple iPhone 4S comparison review.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Smart alerts
The aim of Smart alerts is to notify you of any missed messages or calls you receives while your Galaxy S3 was not is use – sitting on a desk for example. The next time you pick it up it will vibrate to alert you to any missed calls of messages. Smart alerts can be switched on and off in the Motion section of the settings menu.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Camera quick launch
You can also use the motion control to quickly open the camera app. From the lock screen you just have to tap and hold the screen with one finger, then rotate the handset into landscape mode and the camera app with open.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Take a screenshot
If you want to take a screenshot on the Galaxy S3 you have to turn on 'Palm swipe to capture' in the Motion settings menu. Swipe the screen from left to right or vice versa with the side of your hand to take a screen shot.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Palm touch to pause
If you're listening to music or watching a video and need to pause it then you can do this by simply covering the Galaxy S3 with the palm of your hand. This can be switched on and off in the Motion section of the settings menu.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Pop-out video player
If you feel the burning desire to do something on the Galaxy S3 while watching a video simultaneously, you can. When using the video player app there is an icon in the bottom right corner to make the video play in a pop-out window. You can move it around the screen by dragging it and carry on with other tasks. Just tap the video to go full screen again.
Comments
vienise28 said: I downloaded emoji keyboard but it doesnt appear on instagram What to do
navin said: How do I copy text from Facebook
Gilligan824 said: why can i only get 8 seconds of a video sent to me
Dee said: i cant change the keyboard to have dual characters on the same key
Neo said: I did all the possible options on phone but still the result same Can anyone has any idea
Neo said: My tmobile Samsung Galaxy S3 automatically picks up incoming calls and enables the speaker while its sitting on my desk
Marinemom2717 said: can not see any alert lites or any thing on home screen to show I have a text message or missed a call how I can remedy this issue
Sweet_girl_paola said: i still cant get the camera to work with the screen lock
Moinheena said: My google play is not working till last 2weeks -
Tyneal-diane said: How do I find the tv output settings please
Lparker1116 said: Is there a way to share items on facebook since there is no share button I have different pages I own on there and like to share items Thanks Lisa
Dylan King said: These arent really tips or tricks just a list of featuresThanks for wasting everyones time
Lin24v said: i would like to know if the galaxy s3 will talk back to me when i ask for it to txt it gives me a message obviously this is not goodif im driving how can i get it to talk back
Galaxy S3 Apps said: I think my favourite is the screenshot feature really sweet
Lucipoint said: if i am reading a long pdf how do i get to the top of the page without scrolling up i managed to find to the top on the display once but i dont know how i did it
Hemant_hg said: I use folder organizer where I can make shortcuts to folders on the home screen gtgt 1 tap to access those apps
Threeinthestink78 said: If u have the attached message activated turn it on er un install the update
Mohab said: You have a problem with your router or wireless modem i guess
Mohab said: You have to go to My word list inside the option of Predictive text in the message settings Unfortunately you cant add new words in the same screen of writing a message you have to do as explained above
Debiwhorton said: How do you add a word when texting there is no add word button