Key Features of the Find X8 Series:

• Ultra-Zoom Camera System: Powered by Hasselblad’s expertise, the Find X8 series boasts an advanced camera system with AI Telescope Zoom, enabling users to capture stunning images from incredible distances.
• Lightning-Fast Performance: Equipped with the latest MediaTek Dimensity 9400 processor, the Find X8 series delivers smooth and efficient performance for all tasks.
• Long-lasting Battery: The series features a high-capacity battery that, combined with intelligent power management, ensures all-day usage.
• Sleek and Stylish Design: The Find X8 series is not just powerful; it’s also beautiful. With its slim profile and premium materials, it’s a pleasure to hold and use.
• ColorOS 15: The latest version of OPPO’s custom Android skin, ColorOS 15, offers a smooth, intuitive, and personalized user experience.

OPPO’s Kenyan representatives have indicated that the Find X8 series will be available in the Kenyan market too, but details are still scanty on whether they will have a local launch or when the devices will hit the shelves.

“We are excited to introduce the Find X8 series to the Kenyan market,” said Fredrique Achieng, PR Manager OPPO Kenya. “This series represents the pinnacle of smartphone technology, and we believe it will be a game-changer for our customers.”

As the smartphone industry continues to evolve, OPPO’s Find X8 series sets a new standard for innovation and performance. With its impressive features and sleek design, it’s poised to captivate tech enthusiasts and consumers alike.

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Instead of fading away, these inspiring memories will be forever imprinted in our minds. Constantly reminding us that anything is possible as long as we find the courage to give it a shot.

The 67-year history of the UEFA Champions League is an epic full of passionate and inspiring memories. Players not only gave their all on the field but also went a hundred percent during practice. In addition, the amount of devotion they put into teamwork and sportsmanship is also undeniable.

Looking at the throwback highlights, we can still feel the passion encapsulated in each moment. It will inspire and motivate us forever.

When people lose their faith and strength in times of hardship, revisiting inspiring moments in sports helps them find their second wind.

For fans of the UEFA Champions League to relive the strong emotions of the most exciting games in history, OPPO hosted a global campaign to vote for the competition’s top three inspiring games of all time.

This was followed by actually finding those who witnessed the game during the time, then interviewing them and finally bringing these stories of inspiration to everyone.

As part of the campaign “Inspirational Game”, OPPO believes that these stories strike up conversations between even strangers and unify football fans. Furthermore, it rekindles the passion for the game to inspire more people around the world.

“Going to the stadium to watch a game always draws your best memory,” Nam Kunn, a graphic designer and photographer based in Paris told us, “Football always brings the strongest emotions and never makes you bored.”

As a supporter of PSG since 2000, Nam was a field photographer that happened to witness the amazing 4-0 during the first leg between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona, and the histrionic 1-6 during the second. The strongest emotions that football gave him continue to inspire his life till this day.

As Nam puts it, supporting a club is more than a logo or a jersey. It describes your values, philosophy, and life. Deriving from his love for football, Nam was inspired to start a project to record the most inspiring moments of his travels, which include fashion, photography, and of course football.

For him, football is a sport about cultural diversity. A sport for everyone to connect and share their passion.

Tonín el torero, a hardcore fan who holds another identity as the owner of a famous pub in Madrid would agree with Nam. He shared with us the inspiring moments when his pub brought total strangers from different countries together with football.

“The passion for Real Madrid builds bonds.” Tonín recalls the time fans went wild when their team scored an amazing goal. That memory was a perfect depiction of a community coming together to embrace joy and hope.

 Football invokes our emotions and inspires underdogs to outperform their opponents. We’ve heard so many stories from football fans, however, OPPO is lucky to have interviewed Mike Ferney, a visually impaired fan who enjoys matches in a different way.

“How could someone who is visually impaired enjoy a football match in a stadium?” you might ask. The answer is passion. The passion for football he had since childhood has now turned into a lifelong habit, and all of the matches that he experienced have become an unstoppable force that drives him ahead.

Mike Ferney was diagnosed with visual impairment from birth, but this has not affected his zeal for football and Liverpool which started from a young age and has continued to this day.

Though life with impaired vision is difficult at times, Liverpool’s victory at Istanbul moved him deeply at the age of 13. There he learned the life lesson “never give up,” and Mike describes it as his biggest takeaway from Istanbul 2005.

“It’s being three nil down against one of the best teams in Europe,” Mike still remembers that feeling of intensity while recounting the story, “It could have been easy to roll over and give up, but they carried on. And I think the moment is short. Then things that happen help me believe that, even though it is football, it can be tied to a life lesson.”

Mike’s cousin Stephen assists him by giving him a visual description of everything that’s happening on the field, and he enjoys standing in the stadium to experience the matches. Because to Mike, there are more senses to feel at a matchup than simply watching.

There is a special energy when you stand in the stadium with the crowd around, Mike calls it the “feeling of synergy,” and that goes beyond visual aspects to various sensations like the noise of fans celebrating and the ground beneath him shaking. Therefore, even with his visual impairment, Mike still experiences the games to a great extent and gains inspiration from football.

For Mike, inspiration also means never giving up his passion for life and inspiring more people with his story. When life gets tough, Mike chooses to go to matches to feel the vibe.

The relentless attitude is deeply rooted into his life and also encouraged a group of fans through the bond of Liverpool. Mike started a podcast named “Unfair Rap”, where he retells his story and meets new friends with shared interests and passion. It is always a pleasure for him to inspire the people around him.

There are many people like Mike who are inspired by the passion for football, and advancements in technology allow us to better enjoy and record the game with pocket-sized devices, freezing the seconds of inspiration into everlasting memories.

OPPO has been exploring more ways for people to enjoy sports under the brand proposition “Inspiration Ahead”. Especially assistive technology for people like Mike who have visual impairments or other disabilities to experience more inspiration in their lives.

For example, Color Vision Enhancement Technology, which made its debut on the OPPO Find X3 series, was designed to improve color identification abilities for those who suffer from color vision deficiency. Thanks to the technology, the screen displays more accurate colors.

OPPO Research Institute Innovation Accelerator, which issued a focus on accessible technology was also a success this year. The accelerator was aimed to turn world changing ideas into reality.

Among the winning proposals, we were glad to see innovative ideas like “machine vision solutions for the visually impaired”, and “exclusive mobile phones for the hearing-impaired”. These proposals addressed pressing social issues that deserve our concern.

Guided by the brand proposition “Inspiration Ahead,” OPPO will continue to explore meaningful innovations regardless of the difficulties that lie ahead.

The search for witnesses for “Inspirational Games” is not an ending, on the contrary, it marks a new beginning. OPPO will help more people enjoy the inspiration in life, and everyone can become a witness to their own moments of inspiration.

Here is the documentary of star witnesses:

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I recently received the OPPO Reno8 4G for review. I unboxed it yesterday and here is a short video describing what’s in the box and my short experience with it so far.

OPPO Reno8 will soon be available in the Kenyan market in two variants; the OPPO Reno8 4G and OPPO Reno8 5G.

The 4G version which I have runs on Android 12, has 8GB RAM (expandable) and 256 GB ROM. It also boasts of a 4500 mAh battery which comes with a 33W SUPERVOOC flash charger (80W SUPERVOOC for the 5G variant).

For camera, it has a 32 MP selfie camera and a 64MP dual  Sony AI Senor Camera (and Sony IMX sensors for the 5G) for the most epic portraits even in minimal lighting.

With this camera setup, the action doesn’t stop because the sun has down. Whether in the bright lights of the big city or the star-lit serenity of the countryside, the Dual Sony Flagship Sensors help to capture everything you see even in the dark.

More reviews to come.

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The devices which like its predecessor, the Reno 7, boasts of strong durability, reliable performance, sleek design and a smooth user experience will retail locally in two variants, the Reno8 5G and Reno8.

“OPPO Reno8 series is our most ambitious smartphone model yet. Offering ultra-fast, ultra-powerful connectivity and high-end technology that works. It incorporates world-class updates into a usable device that upgrades the consumer’s daily digital efficiencies” said Sarah Wangui, PR Manager, OPPO Kenya.

The OPPO Reno8 5G features the MediaTek Dimensity 1300 5G-integrated SoC, providing smooth performance. Games, apps, and streaming are all powered by an incredibly efficient chip. Mobile entertainment is smooth every time, day or night.

Reno8 5G also features a faster, safer, and more reliable experience with 80W SUPERVOOC TM Flash Charge and OPPO’s exclusive Battery HealthEngine, ensuring you have the mobile experience for much longer and in the quickest time yet. With the Super-Conductive Vapor Chamber (VC) Liquide Cooling System, Reno8 5G significantly improves heat dissipation and remains cool.

As the portrait expert, the Reno8 5G is Powered by Dual Sony Flagship Sensors and several AI-enhanced imaging features such as Ultra Night Video and Night Portrait. It adopts a flagship-level Streamlined Unibody Design by integrating the camera module and the back cover making it appear smooth and seamless.

OPPO Reno8 4G delivers a highly fluent day-to-day user experience with a 4500mAh battery and 33W SUPERVOOC TM. Meanwhile, RAM Expansion technology and AI System Booster ensure a smooth experience at all times.

Here now is a quick preview of the all-new OPPO Reno8

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HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announces three new phones and a new audio portfolio. Built to survive anything life can throw at you, the   Nokia XR20 can withstand much more than you’ll ever demand of it. The  Nokia C30, a hero device to the C-series, features the largest screen and battery yet. Nokia 6310  is a new member of the Originals family, a reimagined noughties classic. Today also marks the biggest Nokia accessory launch to date, with new lifestyle audio products streamlined into four distinct lines – Go, Micro, Comfort and Clarity.

Florian Seiche, CEO, HMD Global:

“We are tapping into consumer pain points around durability and longevity. We did a global trend report8 and found that 73% of consumers want to keep their phone for longer and would if their devices were maintained over time. At HMD, we are empowering people to avoid early device replacement and encouraging a more sustainable consumption through our longevity promises.

We are delighted to announce the Nokia XR20 – a life-proof phone[ii] with our trademark sleek, Nordic design that we built for both consumers and enterprises.

Today we also grow our refreshed X-series and C-series with two shining examples of what these ranges stand for. Our goal is to provide people with products they will love, trust and want to keep for longer.”

Built to withstand the test of life, the Nokia XR20 enhances the X-series

Extreme temperatures, 1.8m drops, 1h under water and more[iii], the new Nokia XR20 is built for conditions far harsher than the rough and tumble of everyday life. This life-proof phone[iv] is concealed in a sleek, timeless design. So, whilst you’re probably never going to stretch your phone to the extremes of its capabilities, you can be reassured that the Nokia XR20 can endure more than you’ll ever demand of it.

Featuring one of the strongest of screens for extra peace of mind: Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus – it’s amongst the toughest of glass out there.[v] To test its durability, Brazilian football legend Roberto Carlos and female world champion freestyler Lisa Zimouche put the new Nokia XR20 through a series of tough tests. From dunking it in icy water to being kicked, flipped and spun screen-first across a concrete gravel football pitch.

Carlos even recreated his famous banana shot from the 1997 Brazil vs France match to test the device’s durability – three Nokia XR20s were positioned on a goal post for the football sensation to hit in a free kick shootout.

Roberto Carlos, Brazil World Cup winner and Real Madrid legend, said: “I’ve been asked to recreate my ’97 free kick many times over the last twenty years, but never like this before, so I had to accept the challenge. Surely a mobile phone couldn’t survive the wrath of a football. I didn’t think the Nokia XR20 could have withstood the power of my kick. I may not be professional anymore, but I know I still pack a punch, so it was an impressive result.”

Future-proof means freshness that is not just for the day you unbox your smartphone. In addition to the existing X-series longevity promises, the Nokia XR20 comes with four years of monthly security updates, and three years OS upgrades.

The Nokia XR20 has a reliable 48MP+13MP dual-camera with ZEISS Optics, OZO spatial audio and innovative imaging solutions. The all-new SpeedWarp mode lets you capture a whole lot of adventure in a compact, exciting montage. Pushing the boundaries of the mid-range, it also comes with 5G speeds, 15W wireless charging and superior durability that you’ll love.

Nokia C30 is here to provide more room for your big ideas

Introducing two firsts to the Nokia smartphone portfolio, the new Nokia C30 is a hero of the popular C-series. It comes with the largest battery and biggest screen yet on a Nokia smartphone.

The ever increasing demand for larger screens[vi] sees the current 82% of consumers who are looking for smartphones between 6” and 7” in size grow to 96% by 2025. The huge 6.82” HD+ display on the new Nokia C30 is here to supply what fans have been asking for.

Hard-working individuals and busy days ask for a battery that can keep up. On the Nokia C30, it’s been supersized to an impressive 6000 mAh, giving you enough energy to work up to three days on single charge – so you can upskill, stream, and connect to those that matter most. Complemented by the quality feel that only a truly durable build can provide. The Nokia C30 is wrapped in a sturdy polycarbonate shell that you can trust, giving you a device that will last.

Awaken the noughties love with Nokia 6310

The newest member of the Originals family celebrates the iconic Nokia 6310 with a fresh new take. The Nokia 6310 is a classic reimagined for today’s connected user. Bringing advanced accessibility, optimised ergonomics, and battery for weeks, it honours everything that Nokia phones stand for. And yes – it still has Snake.

With accessibility at its core, the refreshed larger push buttons and ample display make screen time more effortless and enjoyable. The new zoomed-in menus and larger font options improve readability and text messages can be listened to for ease of use.

New Nokia lifestyle audio accessories that people will love, trust, and keep for longer

Introducing a revamped Nokia audio portfolio, the new accessories bring fans reliable sound on the go. Streamlined into four new, distinct lines – Go, Micro, Comfort and Clarity – each range brings maximum value via unique propositions.

Go: ultra-high value products offering the highest quality at the lowest possible prices
Micro: meeting the demand for compact form factor
Comfort: a result of consumers seeking optimal comfort in wearables
Clarity: top-of-the-range quality earbuds integrating the latest tech
Arriving hand in hand with the Nokia XR20, the new Nokia Clarity Earbuds Pro give high performance sound with build quality and battery life that can keep up. The powerful combination of dual mic environment noise cancellation (ENC), Qualcomm® cVc, and active noise cancellation (ANC) captures and eliminates background noise for superb call and music clarity.

Alex Lambeek, Global Head of Accessories, HMD Global: “Much like our smartphones, the excellence in Nokia accessories is a result of industry-leading testing for quality. The invaluable insight from our Nokia smartphone community combined with regional insights across the globe, has allowed us to grow our ecosystem of companion products to an impressive portfolio. It’s supported by a network of strong partnerships like Binatone that allow us to provide the best for our growing fanbase. Inspired by nature and packaged in paper and soy-based ink to protect it, each new line delivers premium lifestyle experiences at accessible price points.”

Trusted partnerships for best-in-class experiences

Today marks the beginning of two new partnerships with industry-leading providers. Spotify will give Nokia smartphone owners access to 70 million tracks and 2.6 million podcasts out of the box[vii]. Offering added reassurance against malware, ExpressVPN will be available on all new Nokia smartphones with a 30-day free trial. See here for more details:

Stephen Taylor, CMO, HMD Global: “We’ve always been proud to partner with the industry’s best for our fans. Today we add two more names to this extended family of leading brands that allow for the most innovative experiences for Nokia phone owners. Every partnership further enhances what we stand for and we collaborate with those we trust, so you can too.”

Pricing and availability

The Nokia XR20 will be available in select markets globally starting 27th July in Ultra Blue and Granite colour options and comes in 4/64GB and 6/128GB configurations. Check local availability. Global average RRP 499 EUR
The Nokia C30 will be available in select markets globally starting 27th July in Green and White colour options and comes in 2/32GB, 3/32GB and 3/64GB configurations. Check local availability. Global average RRP 99 EUR
The Nokia 6310 will be available in select markets globally starting 27th July in Dark Green, Yellow, Black and Light Blue (India only) colour options. Check local availability. Global average RRP 40 EUR

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The up-tempo track was produced by Vtek.

Brainee continues to display his praised edgy rap and singing style with this single. In 2019, he released his acclaimed EP “Chapter 1” which birthed singles such as “Na You”, “Gbese”, “Vanilla”, “Overload” and “Monday”. The project featured collaborations with Zlatan, Chinko Ekun DJ Spinall & K.O.C. With the 8-track EP and subsequent releases, Brainee continues to exhibit his excellent lyrical craftsmanship as he combines rap and Afro Pop on his tracks. He has cemented his place as a strong contender for the next big thing on the Nigerian Music Stage.

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The song has an interesting Ragga/Nigerian twist with the vocals – a style synonymous with Naiboi accompanied with an easy hook and a sticky beat this jam is what hits are definitely made of.

Hit play bellow:

From the lyrics, ladies will definitely love this one.

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The jam that has just been released preaches peace among Kenyan brothers and sisters probably taking into account the on-going political situation in the country. Not definitely something that will be banging the chats but definitely something worth listening to.

Noti Flow is a new artist and her isntagram page (Natalie Florence Kutoto) says she is an actor and a commercial model besides being a musician.

The jam is produced by Lofe Moneymall and Shamir while the video is directed by Redfellas International.

Check out the video bellow:

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The song dubbed 4Mulla is definitely the formula to music lovers’ hearts.

You are my African girl, I want a beat on the African drums for you

I am you African guy, I’ll shoot these guys who spy on you 

Coz baby girl you are my formula….

Hit play on the video bellow:

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Fast forward back to Friday evening, the announcement that Uhuru Kenyatta had won the Presidential elections for a second time was met with wailing. The city was literally in mourning. The wailing sounds would soon be downed by sounds of gunshots and screams of terrified residents.

Social media posts on Whatsapp and Facebook of people asking for help. On Twitter the hashtag #StopKisumuKillings was trending at number one in no time.

By Saturday morning the guns had not gone silent. The estate streets were being run by angry rioters and police. Both bringing ordinary life to a stand still. The situation replicated in Mathare and Kibera slums of Nairobi, the only difference being that theirs had resulted in greater fatalities.

As the clocked ticked midday, the CS Interior Fred Matiangi got to the steps of Harambee House in Nairobi flanked by colleagues to give an update of the security situation in the country. In his statement he said that no life had been lost in the prevailing situation in the country and defended the police against claims of use of excessive force.

This statement contradicted an earlier statement by the Nyanza Regional Coordinator Wilson Njenga who had confirmed that one person had been killed by police officers in Maseno.

The Kenya National Humaan Rights Commission, a body funded by the state also had a different story to tell. They say they had recorded 24 deaths. 17 in Nairobi, one in Kisumu, two in Siaya, two in Homabay and two in Migori.

We are concerned about the use of excessive force and we ask the Independent Policing Oversight Authority and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions to investigate these killings with a view to bringing the culprits to book.

-Ms Kagwiria Mbogori, KNCHR chairperson.

Among those dead was a 10 year old girl from Mathare who was shot while on the balcony of their house. The bullet went in through her chest and exited through the back. The big question is “why were the Police indiscriminately using live ammunition in a residential area?”

I have seen horrifying videos of police officers in anti-riot gear flushing people out of their houses and dehumanizing them in front of their children.

We showed these videos to Kisumu County Commissioner Mohammed Maalim via Whatsapp. He did not respond on the first video. About the second video he said the officers might have been going after criminals hidden in the houses.

Those houses might also be having children, you can imagine the sort of terror that we are exposing them to and possibly the trauma that would follow.

We just spoke to my grandmother. Police are going door to door at my homesteads. Barging doors down and beating up people.

— Aduda (@DerylAduda) August 12, 2017

I have watched horrifying videos of volunteers from Kenya Redcross Society collecting bodies from alleys in Mathare slum.

Ms Mbogori also noted that they have recorded threats made by security agencies to KNCHR monitors on the ground. These threats are consistent with those made to the media as well.

On Friday morning in Kisumu, Police Officers patrolling the streets in Kondele – Carwash area barred journalists from filming their operation. In one instance they arrested a KBC Journalist and forced him and his crew to sit on the tarmac. They confiscated his phone and deleted all the photos and videos before handing it over and releasing them. A day earlier a group of journalists who were covering a small protests in the area were also threatened by the officers.

They told us that they will shoot us if we don’t leave the area.

– A reporter attached to the Star Newspaper

The developments in Kisumu are shocking because just a week ago, the media fraternity held a 2 hour meeting with the security agencies in Kisumu including the County Commissioner, County Police Commander, County AP Commandant and County NIS boss. The assurances made to the journalists by the security officers seem to have been thrown out of the window either by default or by design.

READ: Don’t go anywhere, Kisumu will be safe – County Security Team

By default could be that the officers deployed to Kisumu are not under the command of the local police commanders. By design could be that the security agencies were simply playing PR with Kisumu journalists.

In Nairobi, KTN’s Senior Reporter Duncan Khaemba was arrested in Kibera while filming a confrontation between the police and protesters. It was clear from the start that he was an unwelcome guest when police lobbed teargas at him while doing a live link. He is to be charged with being in possession of body armor without a license.

In an environment where police officers are using live ammunition without caution to the extent that a 10 year old girl would be killed while playing in a balcony, the police expect journalists filming on the front line not to protect themselves? Rubbish!

All over the world, the police service exists “to serve and protect”, what we have witnessed in the past three days does not however instill confidence in that universal creed. There is evidence not just of excessive use of force but of a police force (I refuse to call them “a service”) going against their code of conduct. It will be important for bodies like IPOA and KNHCR to carefully collect evidence against these officers and make them individually account for their actions or lack of it.

It is also important for the leadership of the opposition in whose strongholds these acts are being perpetrated to speak out to their supporters and ask them to keep off the streets. The continued protests have also interfered with the rights of ordinary Kenyans to go on with their daily routines.

NASA leader Raila Odinga has not spoken since the presidential results were announced, the suspense that comes with that could worsen an already bad humanitarian situation.

The question most of us will still be asking though is, “was this crackdown on opposition strongholds planned or did the police sent down here just decide to take the law into their own hands?”

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