Spotify has launched 'Greasy Tunes' in Nairobi, a 12-day pop-up café and kitchen in partnership with The BAG, blending Kenyan street food with local music and culture.

• The event runs from 15 to 26 July 2026 at Heltz House on Ngara Road.
• Key organizations involved include Spotify and The BAG, with collaborations from Jikoni Studio Nairobi and numerous local artists and partners.
• Spotify's event is backed by data showing 18 to 24 year olds in Nairobi engage in significant food-related music listening between 6pm and 9pm.

Spotify has launched free "Managed Accounts" for young listeners, allowing children under 13 their own personalized music experience with parental controls.

• This new feature ensures children get their own Spotify Wrapped, separating their listening habits from adult accounts.
• Spotify is rolling out this feature globally for free, regardless of subscription plan.
• The accounts include built-in privacy, disabled social features, and automatic filtering of explicit content, with parents managing restrictions.

In a significant industry shift, OnePlus and Realme are retiring their custom Android skins, OxygenOS and Realme UI, respectively. Both brands' eligible devices will now receive updates based on ColorOS 17, the operating system of their parent company, OPPO.

• The transition to ColorOS 17 is presented as a measure to streamline software development and accelerate update delivery.
• OnePlus is halting new product rollouts in North America and Europe, while Realme is pausing operations in China.
• Existing devices not eligible for Android 17 will continue to receive standard software maintenance and security patches on their current OS.