Samsung has launched its latest foldable smartphones: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8, along with new smartwatches and smart glasses. All new devices have seen price increases compared to their predecessors.

• Samsung's new foldable lineup includes the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starting at $2,099.99, the Galaxy Z Fold8 at $1,899.99, and the Galaxy Z Flip8 at $1,199.99.
• The price hikes are attributed to a global shortage of DRAM and NAND flash memory, significantly increasing manufacturing costs.
• While not officially launched in Kenya, expect these devices to be available through independent importers a few weeks after the 7 August general sale date, with local prices significantly higher due to taxes and import duties.

The first One UI 9 Beta build for the Galaxy S25 series has reportedly leaked, signaling progress towards Samsung's public beta rollout.

• The leaked build number identified is S938NKSUBDZG8, specifically for the Galaxy S25 Ultra.
• The leak was shared by Fahad Ali Javed and seemingly verified by Samsung's servers.
• This development follows internal testing that began earlier than expected in June, indicating a potential acceleration in the development timeline.

Samsung has officially released the stable version of its One UI 9 software, based on Android 17, with the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8 being the first to ship with it.

• The stable One UI 9 build is now complete, indicating an upcoming wider rollout to existing Galaxy devices, likely starting with the Galaxy S26 series.
• Samsung Mobile Kenya is hinting at the local availability of the new foldables, despite skipping previous generations.
• Key new features in One UI 9 include an AI Assistant Activity dashboard, enhanced Privacy Alerts, a revamped Smart Switch for easier data transfer from iPhones, and a consolidated Warranty and Care hub.