Apple Leads September Sales, Samsung Recaps Galaxy AI, and Telegram Requires Payment for SMS - November 2025

According to Counterpoint Research, Apple's iPhone 17 series led global smartphone sales in September 2025 across eight major markets. In other mobile news, Samsung East Africa has released its own "Wrapped" video summarizing its 2025 innovations. The recap details major mobile and home appliance launches quarter-by-quarter. Galaxy AI was highlighted as the undisputed headliner for the year, showcasing Samsung's strategy to democratize Artificial Intelligence. Meanwhile, Telegram is now requiring some users, including those in Kenya, to purchase a temporary Premium subscription to receive an SMS verification code needed for logging in. This controversial policy is causing frustration and locking some users out of their accounts.