Samsung, Microsoft, and Apple Announce OS Updates and Policy Changes - October 2025

Samsung is rolling out its One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, to multiple devices in East Africa, including the Galaxy A34 5G, A26 5G, and A15 5G. The company is also expanding this rollout to the Galaxy A55, the entire Galaxy S22 series, and the Galaxy Tab S10 family. In other operating system news, Microsoft announced that support for Windows 10 officially ends on October 14, 2025, after which users will no longer receive security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. Separately, following significant user feedback, Apple is bringing back the Slide Over multitasking feature in iPadOS 26.1 Beta 2, reversing a controversial change from iPadOS 26.

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Samsung expands One UI 8 rollout to Galaxy A55, S22 series, Tab S10 & Tab S10 FE in East Africa

Samsung is rapidly expanding its One UI 8 (based on Android 16) rollout across East Africa, following yesterday's updates to several Galaxy A series phones. The latest devices to receive the update include the Galaxy A55, the entire Galaxy S22 series, and the Galaxy Tab S10 family.