Apple is reportedly planning to unveil a new smart home hub, an updated HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K on Tuesday, October 13th, 2026. These announcements are based on unconfirmed information from sources familiar with the company's plans.

• The new smart home hub features a 6-inch screen on a speaker base and is designed to control smart home accessories and personalize content.
• All three devices are expected to be built around Siri AI, Apple's rebuilt virtual assistant.
• The HomePod mini is anticipated to receive new color options, while the Apple TV 4K will see its first refresh since 2022, potentially integrating Siri AI.

Huawei has launched the MatePad Air Z tablet in China, a device seemingly similar to the 2025 MatePad Air but with updated internals, targeting students.

• The MatePad Air Z starts at approximately USD 450 (KES 58,000) and shares the 12-inch screen, 10,100mAh battery, and design of its predecessor.
• Key upgrades include a new chip offering 22% higher performance, Bluetooth 6.0, and HarmonyOS 7.
• Pricing for the new tablet ranges from USD 450 to USD 740, with various configurations and optional "soft-light" screen technology.

Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 17 update, featuring One UI 9.0, to the Galaxy S26 Ultra devices in Kenya.

• The update is approximately 4 GB in size.
• The update is being rolled out by Samsung.
• Kenya is receiving the global build of the update, 15 days after its initial release in South Korea on September 16th.

Samsung has increased the prices of its Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra models in the United States by USD 100, with the 1TB Ultra seeing a USD 200 hike, effective October 1st, 2026.

• The base Galaxy S26 now starts at USD 999.99.
• This price adjustment by Samsung is attributed to rising memory prices, particularly for DRAM.
• Kenyan prices are also expected to increase soon, following similar adjustments in South Korea.