Samsung Epic 4G Touch gets Android 4.1 update via Kies

Remember when the Samsung Galaxy S II was named the Samsung Epic 4G Touch at Sprint? We are happy to say that the device, which was updated to Android 4.0.4 in July, is now ready to receive Android 4.1. But, uh, there is one little problem and for most of you out there, it really is no big deal. The update is not being pushed out via an OTA notification. You actually will have to fire up that big box in your living room, you know, that dated device that used to excite you before you bought your first smartphone, and head over to Samsung Kies to pullout the update, which brings you version GB27.

While Samsung did not deliver an exact changelist, you can expect the usual which means Project Butter bringing the smooth and Google Now bringing the information you need, when you need it. Actionable notifications let you call someone back directly from the notification site, or view a video or a picture straight from a notification.  And now you can now put a widget on your home screen and have it fit the page automatically, resizing to fill the gap that you have to work with.

The update also brings a smarter QWERTY keyboard, always ready to more accurately guess your next word. And voice typing is now available when you're offline. With Android Beam, two NFC enabled Android phones can share contacts, pictures, videos and web pages with just a tap. And when you want to pair with a Bluetooth powered device, simply tap it to your phone to sync.

Yup, it's a whole new world out there for you Samsung Epic 4G Touch users. Just head over to Kies now to update your phone. Ah, just one last note. We know the phone in the slideshow is not the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, but we included the illustrations to show you what the update will bring with it.

source: Samsung, Sprint via AndroidCentral