Apple Inc. has tightened its grip on the global smartphone market, outpacing Android rivals in the latest industry research that highlights a growing dominance in both sales and revenue. According to a new report by Counterpoint Research, global smartphone revenues grew by 8 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by strong […] The post Apple Leaves Android Brands Playing Catch-Up in New Report appeared first on Android Kenya.

WhatsApp Channels is one of the most polarizing sections of the popular messaging app. You can find a channel about anything, but its worst quality is its positioning. Thankfully, WhatsApp is working on a fix. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on a feature that will introduce channels in your regular chat list. “WhatsApp is working on […] The post WhatsApp Working on Repositioning Channels Within The App appeared first on Android Kenya.

We have used web 2 social apps like YouTube the same way for years: We type what we want to see or watch then wait to see the best guesses. It has gotten way better over time but well, Google wants to change all that. Apparently, Google is testing a new feature called Ask YouTube. This is […] The post Google Testing a New Way of Finding Videos on YouTube appeared first on Android Kenya.

  We are still in April and Samsung has decided to expand their April 2026 update to more Galaxy devices, with a focus on the low end. Samsung is pushing their April 2026 Security Update to their midrange and low-end devices which include: Galaxy A35 Galaxy A26 Galaxy A25 Galaxy A07 5G Galaxy A07 4G […] The post Samsung Pushes Update to Midrange and Budget Galaxies appeared first on Android Kenya.

IDC has released their quarterly mobile phone tracker and they report Samsung has retained their top spot in regards to smartphone shipments. Samsung had a 3.6% YoY increase in shipments compared to last year. IDC attributes this to strong demand for the new Galaxy S26 Ultra and the earlier release of the mid-range A series […] The post Samsung Retains Top Spot in Global Smartphone Shipments Amid Memory Constraints appeared first on Android Kenya.

Samsung is rumoured to have a new Galaxy S27 Pro which would slot in between the flagship Ultra and the Plus models. According to ET News, this new variant will not have the S-Pen like the Ultra but will inherit its Privacy Display, which we saw with the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This tech is really cool because […] The post Rumoured Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro Could Render the Plus Useless appeared first on Android Kenya.

Samsung has today announced that they are introducing AirDrop support to the Galaxy S26 series who want to share content via Quick Share. According to the company, this feature will start rolling out today starting in Korea and will expand to more regions including Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Latin America, North America, South Asia and […] The post Samsung Adds AirDrop Support to Select Galaxy Devices appeared first on Android Kenya.

Nothing has launched their latest premium midrange phone, the Phone 4a Pro and it is striking. First, the design. It has an aluminium unibody which I absolutely love. It has the clear back that we have gotten used to for Nothing phones but with a larger camera backhousing. There is a triple camera setup at […] The post Nothing Phone 4a Pro Breaks Cover With Its Most Striking Design Yet appeared first on Android Kenya.

WhatsApp, the much-loved messaging service is working on an optional premium subscription plan. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is working on WhatsApp Plus, an optional subscription plan with extra features. This reminds me of what we have with Telegram Premium. The publication notes that WhatsApp Plus has a few additions for a fee. This includes several customization options to change […] The post WhatsApp Working on Premium Subscription Plan Called WhatsApp Plus appeared first on Android Kenya.

Google has announced that they have made some changes on how they run the Play Store that will be good to developers worldwide. “We are announcing substantial updates that evolve our business model and build on our long history of openness globally.  We’re doing that in three ways: more billing options, a program for registered […] The post Google Slashes Play Store Fees and Makes Sideloading Easier in Major Android Overhaul appeared first on Android Kenya.