Verizon Galaxy S3 owners, here is some news to brighten up your day. The big red carrier will soon start pushing a major update for your handset that will enable multi-window mode, and bring some other new software goodies as well. The software update, however, does not bring a bump in the Android version, which remains intact at Android 4.1.2.

T-Mobile and Sprint recently rolled out similar update for their variants of the Galaxy S3. With Verizon’s roll out of the update imminent, only AT&T’s variant of the Galaxy S3 is left without the multi-window feature in the U.S.

The OTA update weighs in at a hefty 129MB, and also includes Paper Artist app, an enhanced Camera and Gallery app, and some bug-fixes among other things. The official change-log for the update from Verizon support page is as follows -:

• Access your Wi_Fi connection easily on multiple devices when in Hotspot mode
• Use ‘bill to my Verizon Wireless Account’ when buying apps from Google Play
• Access phone screen without unlocking device when connected via Bluetooth headset
• Use two apps simultaneously side-by-side with Multi Screen and Multi Window
• Categorize and display images, photos and videos with Samsung Gallery
• Sync two devices and share content seamlessly with S Beam’s ‘Auto Share Shot’
• Transfer content easily between devices with Samsung Smart Switch tool
• Get popup suggestions from Page Buddy when connected to accessories like a wired stereo headset
• Tag weather, people and place information in photos and video with Contextual tag
• Arrange apps in order of frequency of use or faster access with Contextual App link
• Pick the perfect group picture from five burst shorts with ‘Best Shot’
• Select and customise specific folders by category with My files tool
• Save MMS attachments in your Gallery for quick posting and sharing
• Create a variety of image styles with Paper Artist tool

The update is not yet live, but Verizon should start the roll-out before the weekend begins.

Via – Android Police