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Stocked with Ice Cream Sandwich and a truckload of Samsung-specific features, the Samsung Galaxy S III (S3) does not fall short in offering ways for you to customize and tweak the interface.
With all those options, where do you start? Break the ice with the following five features that make your S3 an even smarter companion.
1. Hide unwanted bloatware.
Like a new computer, the S3 comes prestocked with an unsavory amount of branded apps and services with like Tektronix Battery, Rohde Schwarz EB200 Battery, Rohde Schwarz FSH8 Battery, Rohde Schwarz FSH4 Battery, Rohde Schwarz HA-Z204 Battery, Rohde Schwarz Battery, Anritsu 633-75 Battery, Yokogawa AQ7270 Battery, Yokogawa AQ7275 Battery, Yokogawa Battery, NetTEST CMA4000i Battery, NetTEST CMA8800 Battery. Because they've been installed by the manufacturer, you can't uninstall these apps; however, you can keep them out of sight.
To disable a bloatware app, find it in the app drawer. Tap and hold it, then drag it to "App Info." From there, tap "Disable," and the app will vanish from the app drawer. Repeat the process for any other apps you want to hide.
If you ever want to unhide an app, go to Settings > Application manager. Tap the app to want to unhide and tap "Enable."
2. Customize the lock screen.
Want superfast access to your favorite apps and widgets? On the S3, you can completely customize your lock screen with shortcuts to apps, widgets, and the camera.
But first, a heads up: you must disable your screen lock (PIN, pattern, face unlock, etc.) to get these features. Trading security for convenience will be up to you. If you decide to live without the security, keep reading.
To customize your options, go to Settings > Security > Lock Screen Options. From there, pick and choose the items you want to appear on the lock screen. You can also change the app shortcuts by tapping "Shortcuts" in the Lock Screen Options settings.
3. Learn the S Voice basics
The S3 has S Voice built in; it's an intelligent voice recognition service that wants to be your personal assistant. Using voice commands, you can do things like get directions, check the weather, compose an e-mail, and more.
After some testing, we found that it doesn't quite stack up to Apple's Siri, but can certainly be useful in a pinch.
The key to making the most of S Voice is to know the commands. To find out what they are, double-tap the home button to launch S Voice, and say "What can I say?" A list of available commands will appear on screen.
As you get started, tweak S Voice's settings to your liking. Just tap the menu button while in S Voice to access the settings. Among other things, you have the option to enter your home address so that you can say, "How do I get home?" and S Voice will route you there.
Another important setting is "Wake up command." By enabling this, you can prompt S Voice at any time using a command. Just know that using this feature will have a negative effect on battery life.