Despite official silence from Samsung Mobile Kenya, firmware releases indicate the imminent launch of Samsung's Galaxy Tab S11 and Tab S11 Ultra in Kenya and the broader East African region. This follows their global unveiling in early September and recent rollout in Nigeria.

• Firmware files for the "AFR" region (Samsung's internal code for East Africa) for both the Galaxy Tab S11 (SM-X736B) and Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra (SM-X936B) signal an upcoming release.
• The Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra is Samsung's thinnest tablet ever at just 5.1 mm, featuring a new 3nm chipset and an 11,600 mAh battery.
• Both models include a redesigned S Pen, Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search, and an enhanced DeX experience.

Samsung is rolling out the One UI 8 (Android 16) update to Galaxy A25 5G and Galaxy A16 5G smartphones in Kenya and East Africa. This significant update brings a refreshed user interface, performance improvements, and enhanced security.

• The update includes a September 2025 security patch.
• The Galaxy A25 5G will receive 4 major OS upgrades, while the Galaxy A16 5G is pledged 6 major OS upgrades.
• The rollout began late last week and is staggered, prioritizing 5G variants first.

The Samsung Galaxy A73 5G has begun receiving its One UI 8 update, based on Android 16, in several international markets including the Philippines, Netherlands, Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia. Although the device is sold in Kenya, local users are still awaiting the update, which promises significant improvements.

• The One UI 8 update, with firmware version A736BXXUAGYJ1, includes the September 2025 security patch.
• The update brings extensive enhancements across personalization, productivity, multitasking, health features via Samsung Health, and camera controls.
• New features include dynamic wallpapers, easier Quick Share file sharing, improved split-screen functionality, a new running coach, advanced metrics with compatible Galaxy Watches, and upgraded security with Knox Matrix.