Nairobi, Kenya 29
November 2017 - HMD
Global, the home of Nokia phones, is excited to announce that Android™
8.0 Oreo™
is now available for the Nokia 8. If you own a Nokia 8, you can enjoy a truly
pure and secure version of Android Oreo, packed with the latest features to
make content creation and sharing even more fun.
Patrick Henchie – Head
of Product, Sub-Sahara Africa, said:
“We’re proud
to deliver our pure and secure
take of Android 8.0 Oreo on the Nokia 8. We always want to give our fans the
best possible Android experience. That’s why we’ve taken the time to test, optimize
and refine the platform.
“Working together with our fans under our newly setup
up Nokia phones beta labs, we’ve created a pure version of this highly
anticipated mobile platform, delivering all the exciting new features with none
of the unnecessary clutter paired with great performance and even better battery
life. Android 8.0 Oreo is packed with new features that make communicating,
creating, gaming and exploring even more fun.”
Always pure, secure
and up-to-date Android experience
Nokia
8 delivers a pure version of Android 8.0 Oreo with no skins and no changes in
the user interface. And with no pre-installed apps you don’t need or hidden
processes that eat up battery life, it guarantees a snappy experience every
time you pick up your smartphone. Monthly security updates come as standard to
keep your smartphone safe, and give you real peace of mind in the palm of your hand.
Super powers that give
you the best real-life experiences
Android
8.0 Oreo update
on Nokia 8 enables fans to enjoy new features that will enhance their
day-to-day experiences with none of the gimmicks:
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Picture-in-Picture
mode gives you the power to multi-task while processing power of Nokia 8
ensures the smooth operation of even the most demanding apps. Watch a YouTube
clip while catching up with friends or check your bank balance while ordering
from Amazon – the Nokia 8 processor ensures smooth operation.
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No
unnecessary apps come pre-installed on Nokia 8 and with Android Instant Apps,
you can de-clutter your software even further. Just go to the supported link on
Chrome and you’ll be able to use new apps without having to install them. Google
Play Protect works to keep your device and data safe
from misbehaving apps by scanning over 50 billion apps per day, even the ones
you haven't installed yet.
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Smart
software helps the Nokia 8 power up even faster, letting you create content
quicker than ever as moments unfold in front of you. Exclusive to Nokia
smartphones, Dual-Sight™ mode means you can also stream your
reaction to events on social media in real time, using both the front and back
cameras simultaneously.
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Android
Oreo smart features limit background activity on the apps you use least,
maximising battery life so your Nokia 8 will be ready for action when you are.
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Because
Nokia 8 stands for self-expression through content creation, fans can now visualise
their emotions better than ever before thanks to the fully redesigned set of
emojis on Android 8.0 Oreo – more than 60 of them being brand
new!
Your Nokia 8
will automatically update with Android Oreo. You will receive a notification on
your smartphone when it becomes available in your country.
Android Oreo
will be coming soon to other Nokia smartphones, stay tuned for updates.
