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The GDR3 update is the latest Windows Phone 8 update that brings a number of improvements and enhancements. This update has already been rolled out for a few WP8 devices, and now Samsung’s flagship device is finally receiving it. That’s right, Samsung ATIV S, which is the only flagship Windows Phone 8 device from the Korean manufacturer, is now receiving the WP8 GDR3 update.

The biggest improvement that GDR3 brings is support for 1080p displays and faster processors such as the quadcore Qualcomm Snapdragon 800. Users won’t be able to make use of this support unless they buy a Windows Phone device that actually has those things, Nokia has a new device out that has a 1080p display. Apart from that, the GDR3 update brings features such as a new driving mode, option to use Wi-Fi for setting up a device, ability to close apps from the multitasking screen as well as the ability to lock orientation of the display to portrait or landscape mode. The update also lets users select custom ringtones for a wide variety of items such as instant messages and calls or texts from certain contacts. Windows Phone 8 GDR3 for Samsung ATIV S is being rolled out in phases, so it might take a while before the update becomes available in your particular region.

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If you have always had a mind to customize your Samsung ATIV S Windows Phone handset, then you might be pleased to hear that a custom ROM for said smartphone has been announced by the folks over at XDA Developers. Apparently, a particular developer who prefers to be known as “WOLF” has come up with this particular custom ROM that will not only unlock the device, but it will also add to it a range of new features. For instance, whenever you flash this ROM, it will do away with the volume limit on the handset, so that you can crank up the volume to limits that you never could before – although there is also the inherent risk of “blowing up” the speakers as well.

This particular custom ROM would also do away with pre-pinned Samsung apps and the other apps that have been pre-loaded by the South Korean manufacturer. When you have loaded this custom ROM, it would let you search using Google or Yandex, and should both apps be installed, you can opt to use either one of them using the search key. Not only that, this particular custom ROM would also be able to provide you with full access to APNs and Internet Sharing capability.

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Go back half a decade or so and the only things you would think of when someone mentioned Samsung would be home appliances. Now the South Korean manufacturer’s name is synonymous with high-end smartphones, churning out hit after hit such as Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note etc. It is a force to be reckoned with in the global smartphone market. In recent times we have seen Samsung shift its reliance away from component suppliers, it now uses self-manufactured components wherever it can. It is also believed that Samsung is willing to be less dependent on Google and Microsoft for software, a move which would definitely set off alarm bells at Mountain View and Redmond.

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The ATIV S is the first Windows Phone 8 device released by Samsung, featuring quite the same hardware specifications as the Galaxy SIII and the look of the Galaxy Note 2 in a smaller and lighter chassis. The ATIV S gets the same 4.8” 720p display and the Snapdragon S4 processor as its Android-powered alter ego. On the market, this smartphone is going head to head with the Nokia Lumia 920, the Windows Phone 8 current flagship, and the HTC 8X, which delivers a slightly lower build-quality than both contenders.

The ATIV S main advantage over the Lumia 920 is its light weight and its compact form factor alongside its larger 4.8” display. However, the Lumia 920 has great advantages of its own, including the low-light camera and exclusive Nokia software. In this review, we will test the Samsung Ativ S in real-world conditions and look at the most important aspects of the phone. We will compare it to other Windows 8 phones, and we will tell you how it stands against the Nokia Lumia 920.

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Earlier in the morning, we brought you word that the Samsung ATIV S will be delayed to a February 2013 release, but it seems that later in the day, news broke that this might not be the case after all. According to Samsung as to whether rumors of a delay were true or not, the South Korean conglomerate mentioned that delivery for the ATIV S by the end of the year is still on track. I guess that hearing from the horse’s mouth itself, it would put to rest any further speculation or rumors.

To be fair though, the ATIV S was first announced in August this year, so it is not surprising to hear of rumors concerning a delay after Samsung is seen to take their own sweet time in getting the device to the market. What do you think is the hiccup behind this apparent delay, could it be the lack of parts, or the manufacturers are unable to spare some space on their assembly lines? Hopefully it has nothing to do with ensuring all the components work correctly!

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