hi guys..other than titanium backup what apps do u guys use to backup and restore apks and data? cuz i'm getting tired restoring apps in titanium (u know..every single time must press install for hundreds of apps..) is my backup root is any good? just need ur opinion for this ^^

from my experience upgrading/downgrading from these jelly bean leaks coming one after another....

you need to

1. backup !
- titanium backup use to backup apps with data. Don't backup system.
- backup your contacts to google, samsung or sim card

2. factory reset using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.p...84&postcount=15

3. boot into recovery mod using CWM and do the following
-factory reset
-clear cache
-clear dalvik

4. install rom.zip file. once it says complete, then reboot

5. your now using the latest jelly bean leak. recover your apps and contacts .... re-setup everything back again (wireless settings etc etc...)
i'm using the pro. i just hit recover all apps. I just tick off the ones i don't want to recover, or better yet i remove the ones i won't bother recovering, because if you don't use it why keep it.

STMicroelectronics details pressure sensor in your Galaxy S III, can tell when you're mountaineering
If you're the sort to tear down your Galaxy S III, you might have noticed a mysterious STMicroelectronics LSP331AP chip lurking on the motherboard. While we've known that it's a pressure sensor, we now know that it's a new generation -- new enough that ST is just getting to explaining the technology to a mainstream audience.

The piezoresistor-equipped MEMS chip tracks altitude through atmospheric pressure with an uncanny knack for precision; it can tell when you've crossing between floors, which could be more than handy for future iterations of indoor navigation. Don't worry if you're an extreme sports junkie that might push the limits, either.

The sensor can do its job at the kinds of pressure you'd normally see when 32,800 feet high or 5,900 feet below sea level, which should keep it working even if you're checking your phone during a climb up K2 or a HALO skydive. We don't know if anyone beyond Samsung is lined up to use ST's pressure sensor in their devices, but we wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a mainstay for smartphones and outdoor gear in the near future.

Source:
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/stmicro...r-galaxy-s-iii/

In the fictional Star Trek universe, a tricorder is a multifunction hand-held device used for sensor scanning, data analysis, and recording data.

Three primary variants of the tricorder are issued in Star Trek's Starfleet. The standard tricorder is a general-purpose device used primarily to scout unfamiliar areas, make detailed examination of living things, and record and review technical data.

The medical tricorder is used by doctors to help diagnose diseases and collect bodily information about a patient; the key difference between this and a standard tricorder is a detachable hand-held high-resolution scanner stored in a compartment of the tricorder when not in use. The engineering tricorder is fine-tuned for starship engineering purposes. There are also many other lesser-used varieties of special-use tricorders.

The word "tricorder" is a portmanteau of "tri-" and "recorder", referring to the device's three default scanning functions: GEO (geological), MET (meteorological), and BIO (biological).

Use the paid pro version n restore is automatically done.

wow thanks..so right now i'm trying to figure out how to link my maybank debit card to google wallet...hehe..

Malaysia support google wallet yet meh 

Malaysia support google wallet yet meh 

no lar need to add debit / credit card into google wallet in order to purchase apps from google play

The Processor: Samsung Galaxy SIII has has Samsung’s new Arm-based processor Exynos 4 Quad. The 1.4 Ghz quad-core chip is based on the ARM Cortex A9 and enables more tasks in a shorter period of time claims the company.

Samsung claims that it is the first quad-core processor built on the High-k Metal Gate (HKMG) low-power process technology. Other features of the processor include a video hardware codec engine for 1080p/30fps video recording and playback and an HDMI 1.4 interface.

Source:
http://onvab.com/blog/samsung-galaxy-s3-facts-features/

Iphone 4s
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Samsung Galaxy S III
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Just goes to show samsung is going all out to compete with apple on the smartphone market share. ngom ngom ngom

Now that Samsung has raised the bar on tech offered, Apple is going to have to match suit =^-^=;
There is even an APP on googleplay market that can detect metal as well
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?...ira.metal&hl=en

Although i am not sure whether the S3 supports this feature or not :/
Anyway who knows, eventually maybe the smartphone would have evolved into a full fledge tricorder

What apps uses this ?

Sypressure - Ultimate barometer and Altimeter



Description
Make use of your Barometer sensor!

Must have application for every Galaxy S III, Nexus and Galaxy Note owner.
Includes beatiful widget and altimeter.

Simple and elegant with ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) look and feel.

Features:
1) Real time pressure on elegant gauge.
2) Barometric altimeter! (m, ft)
3) Pressure variometer (try it in the elevator)
4) Historical chart
5) Pressure trend and weather predictions
6) Multiple units (hPa, inHg, mmHg, psi, atm, kPa)
7) Weather alerts on notification bar

Optimized for Samsung Galaxy S III, Nexus and Galaxy Note

wanam ics v2.3 battery life looks good. Normally at this time around my battery will be around 40 +%, and but now I am still with 60+%

WOW ! Unbelievable - 20 million units sold in just 100 days

http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/06/samsung...iii-20-million/

same report at http://www.sammobile.com/ and also new leak i think http://www.sammobile.com/2012/09/06/first-...9-galaxy-s-iii/