Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S26 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in San Francisco, featuring enhanced Galaxy AI capabilities across three models: the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26+, and Galaxy S26 Ultra.

• The Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts a new integrated privacy display for enhanced screen security.
• Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 or Exynos 2600 chipset, the series promises up to a 19% CPU performance boost and better AI processing.
• Samsung is offering seven years of security updates for the new lineup.

Samsung has launched its new Galaxy Buds4 and Galaxy Buds4 Pro earbuds, coinciding with the unveiling of the Galaxy S26 series. These earbuds feature a redesigned "Blade" aesthetic and advanced AI integration.

• The earbuds boast a new "Blade" design, a departure from previous models, developed using extensive ear shape data for improved comfort and fit.
• Samsung has enhanced sound quality with a larger woofer in the Pro model for deeper bass and supports 24-bit/96kHz audio.
• Key features include improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) that adapts to the user, enhanced Super Clear Call for better call quality, and hands-free AI activation with support for Bixby, Google Gemini, and Perplexity AI.
• The Galaxy Buds4 are priced at $180, while the Galaxy Buds4 Pro are $250, with pre-orders starting February 25 and general availability from March 11.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's new Privacy Display feature, designed to prevent shoulder surfing, unfortunately turns dark mode blacks into a washed-out gray.

• The visual compromise occurs when Maximum Privacy Protection is enabled in dark mode.
• This issue was identified by early testers on Reddit and confirmed by 9to5Google.
• The effect is a trade-off for narrowing the display's viewing angle, but it's software-controlled and can be toggled on/off or applied selectively.

The new Samsung Galaxy S26 series is introducing groundbreaking AI capabilities, becoming the first non-Pixel phones to receive exclusive Google AI features.

• The Galaxy S26 series now supports a multi-object Circle to Search feature, allowing users to identify multiple items and preview clothing options directly from search results.
• Samsung is also integrating Gemini's background multi-step task completion, enabling the AI to perform complex actions across apps securely.
• These advanced AI features, powered by Google Gemini 3, are rolling out initially in beta to both the Galaxy S26 lineup and the Pixel 10 series.

Samsung Electronics has launched its new Galaxy S26 series, featuring advanced AI and privacy enhancements for everyday tasks and enhanced user protection.

• The series debuts on-device Galaxy AI, offering proactive suggestions and improved editing tools.
• Key features include a built-in Privacy Display on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and upgraded cameras with better low-light performance.
• The new lineup is powered by a customised chipset for improved AI performance, efficiency, and thermal management.
• Pricing in Kenya starts at KES 120,000 for the Galaxy S26 (256GB) and goes up to KES 197,300 for the Galaxy S26 Ultra (512GB).

Samsung has officially launched its new Galaxy S26 series in Kenya, with pre-orders now open for the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra.

• Key models and their starting prices in Kenya include the Galaxy S26 at KES 120,000 (256GB), Galaxy S26+ at KES 144,400 (256GB), and Galaxy S26 Ultra at KES 171,400 (256GB).
• Pre-orders are available through official retail partners like Ropem Phones and Jaicom Enterprises, as well as Samsung Experience Stores and authorized retailers nationwide.
• The Galaxy S26 Ultra boasts a 200MP main camera and a 5,000mAh battery, with all devices receiving seven years of security updates.