Samsung unveiled the eagerly anticipated flagship Galaxy S3 on Thursday, 3 May. The device is expected to rival Apple's iPhone and boasts amazing features, including a 4.8in Super AMOLED display, a powerful Exynos 4 quad-core processor and an eight megapixel rear-facing camera. In addition, the phone has features like Smart Stay, Direct Call, Smart Alert, Social Tag and S Voice.

Check out the range of accessories below:

AllShare Cast Dongle

The most interesting feature of the Galaxy S3, the AllShare Cast allows users to share the handset's screen with Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled gadgets through Wi-Fi. The AllShare Cast Dongle will allow users to connect the smartphone to, for example, a television, wirelessly. Users will be able to view content displayed on the handset with High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI). The Samsung AllShare Cast product will be available on 29 May and it will be priced at £70, according to ITPorPortal.

Samsung Galaxy S3: Coolest Accessories For Your New Smartphone
Samsung Galaxy S3: Coolest Accessories For Your New Smartphone: Pocket-lint

C Pen Stylus

The Galaxy Note boasts of the S Pen... the Galaxy S3 comes with a C Pen - a capacitive stylus pen "exclusively optimised" for the screen of the Galaxy S3 according to Android Authority. The new stylus is fabricated with an aluminium body and has a 3mm rubber tip which perfectly suits the Galaxy S3's sleek body.

S Pebble MP3 Player

The S Pebble is a tiny MP3 player with 4GB of storage. The device can be plugged into the Galaxy S3 and can transfer music on the go. It weighs 13.1g and has dimensions of 32.5 x 43.2 x 13.2mm. According to Pocket-lint, the device offers 17 hours of battery life and supports MP3, WMA, OCG and FLAC formats. It comes in two different colours- Pebble Blue and Marble White.

Samsung Galaxy S3: Coolest Accessories For Your New Smartphone
Samsung Galaxy S3: Coolest Accessories For Your New Smartphone: Android Authority

Wireless Charging Kit

Galaxy S3 owners can now opt for a wireless charging kit which packs a battery charger stand. In today's tech-savvy world, "wireless" generates the most buzz.

Samsung Galaxy S3: Coolest Accessories For Your New Smartphone
Samsung Galaxy S3: Coolest Accessories For Your New Smartphone: Android Authority

Docks

The range of docks for the Galaxy S3 includes the Premium Audio Dock, the Desktop Dock and the Universal Vehicle Dock. The Premium Audio dock is used to play music as well as to charge the smartphone, something the Desktop Dock can also do.

"Samsung reckons the combination of analogue and digital technology gives high-quality sound, and 2.1Ch 100W output through a vacuum tube," elaborated CNET.

The Vehicle Dock, as you'd expect, allows users to mount the phone, either in landscape or portrait view, in their cars.

Samsung Galaxy S3: Coolest Accessories For Your New Smartphone
Samsung Galaxy S3: Coolest Accessories For Your New Smartphone: Android Authority

Covers

The Galaxy S3 covers include a Flip cover, a Protective cover and a Slim cover, which can be used to keep the smartphone safe from damage. The Flip cover includes a replacement back with an attached screen cover that flips back when the user wants to use the screen. The Protective cover acts as a waterproof cover for Galaxy S3. It hasdimensions of 1.3mm and comes in four bright colours. Lastly, the 0.5mm Slim cover will add protection without bulking up the smartphone.

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