The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra has officially launched in Kenya, promising a large-screen experience with advanced Galaxy AI features and extensive software support. Targeted at hybrid work, creative projects, and extended sessions, the tablet aims to offer a laptop-replacing experience for many users.

• Price: KES 189,000
• Key Feature: 14.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120 Hz refresh rate and included S Pen
• Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
• Software Support: 8 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates
• Notable Detail: IP68 rated for dust and water resistance, with an 11,200 mAh battery.

Airtel Kenya has significantly dropped prices for its 5G Home Internet plans, making them highly competitive. This move appears to be a direct response to increasing competition in the Kenyan 5G market.

• The 15Mbps plan is now KES 1,999 per month, down from KES 2,999.
• Airtel introduced a new 30Mbps plan priced at KES 2,999 monthly.
• This strategic pricing by Airtel aims to compete with providers like Safaricom by focusing on affordability.
• The My Airtel app has also been updated to enhance user experience for smart home users, allowing real-time monitoring of data and connected devices.

After nearly five years, Google has largely triumphed in its antitrust battle with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), avoiding a breakup of Android or Chrome and retaining the ability to pay partners for default search status. The ruling, however, prevents exclusive contracts and mandates limited data sharing with competitors, impacting Kenyans by keeping smartphone prices stable and Chrome secure.

• Google will not be forced to sell Chrome or spin off Android, and Americans will not see mandatory search engine choice screens.
• The court allowed Google to continue paying partners like Apple, Samsung, and Mozilla to feature its search and apps.
• Google is now prohibited from striking exclusive contracts lasting over one year and must provide qualified competitors access to parts of its search index data, aiding rivals and allowing companies like Samsung more service freedom.
• For Kenyans, this means continued cheaper phones from brands like Tecno, Infinix, and Xiaomi, and a secure Chrome browser, which is the most used browser in Kenya.