Samsung has officially promised updates to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy S III models in the United States.
European Samsung Galaxy S III 
Samsung shows on its Samsung Galaxy S III Jelly Bean upgrade support page that the updates for models SPH-L7 10(Sprint), SGH-i747(AT&T), SCH– I535(Verizon), SGH-T99( T-Mobile) and SCH-R530( US Cellular) are all "coming soon."
Beyond adding well-known Jelly Bean features, the update will also include a faster TouchWiz epxerience. New features include camera filters, low-light photo mode, an easy mode, call blocking, SWYPE keyboard, low light photo mode, video pause/resume and Pop Up Play sizing/resume.
Easy Mode is a simplified option for first-time smartphone owners, with large home screen widgets that focus on the device essentials.
Saumusng has also added AllShare technology into ESPN's popular ScoreCenter application that also works with Samsung Smart TVs.
A new accessory will be the AllShare Cast Wireless Hub that allows users to wirelessly mirror their phone screen to any HDTV or HDMI display.
After the update the Galaxy S III can pair with supporting NFC Bluetooth accessories in a single touch with NFC One Touch Pairing Support.
Android Jelly Bean 4.1 offers a better keyboard and is faster/smoother (read features). The price of the Samsung Galaxy S III has been reduced greatly by Amazon.com.
With original SG S, it took about six months...I'm not holding my breath.
I'm glad they made anouncement, now we only have to wait for the darn carriers to push it out!
I think they'll come through, this is their top product. They will have to update the SG S3.
We always get iOS updates on a regular basis.
Since other parts of the world already got the update. Samsung has got to come through with the update.
I bet they will wait until after Xmas, they will be too busy with sales.
It's not that important I like the features already. The update isn't that big of a deal.
You're right dear, that's exactly what I told you last time. I don't care about this update, yet.
Camera filters would be really cool , makes instagram redundant though !