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What is Hubi?
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List of Supported Services
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What should you expect from the Hubi App?
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External Video Player
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Sharing features
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Download Options
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Downloading Content
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Streaming Content
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Hubi App Information
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How to access Hubi?
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Design
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App Homepage
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Inner Pages
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Desktop/Mobile experience
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Suggestions I have for Hubi
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Conclusion
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At the start of the 2000s, streaming wasn't as popular as downloading movies and TV shows. Even today, you'll meet a great number of people who prefer downloading content over streaming it, especially those who love movies and TV shows. I personally have five hard drives of 1 TB full of content from over the years. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. However, all the content I have is from pre-2015. Once Netflix and other streaming services became mainstream, I just stopped downloading content and started streaming.
We're going to be reviewing an app that is known for its downloading and streaming capabilities. Back then, it offered an ultimate Android solution for people looking to download their favorite movies and TV shows via a free platform. Though it's still operational today, the demand for the app has gone down. This app is Hubi.
What is Hubi?
Hubi was one of the first streaming and downloading apps that allowed users to download content for free.
Hubi is a streaming and downloading app where you can stream and download a wide range of content, including movies, TV shows, and anime. You can also find links to various third-party websites on Hubi, which used to be how the app worked back in the day. This rule of operation is still in place on most streaming services today.
List of Supported Services
The number of supported services on Hubi are as follows: 180 Upload, AllMyVideos, Billion Uploads, DaClips DivXStage, DwnSo, EcoStream, FileBox, FileNuke, MovReel, MovShare, MovPod, GorillaVid, MuchShare, NosVideos, NovaMov, NowVideo, Putlocker, Share Sixteen , ShareRepro*, SockShare*, Stage Vu*, Stream Cloud*, Upload C*, Upload Hero* , Vee HD*, Vidbull* , Vk* , Vodu* , VReer* , VideoWeed* , VidexDen* Video Slasher* , and Zinwa*.
What should you expect from the Hubi App?
Though back in the KitKat and JellyBean days, the user interface was clean, it doesn't feel the same anymore. That's because developers today are emphasizing on the form along with functionality. Since Hubi was shining in 2013 and 2014, the developers didn't care to update the interface after that period. So, saying that Hubi's interface is just outdated would be an understatement. Because, if you see it today, you'll find it cartoonish with 3D elements. Much of which can be accredited to brands adopting a flat layout design. But again, it's the developers who should have paid attention and must have innovated the app as per the market standards.
External Video Player
I feel that streaming services today lack flexibility. For instance, with these APKs, you were able to do things your way. You weren't just limited to the in-built player. You could use external players such as MoboPlayer, VPlayer, MXPlayer, and VLC. Even today, you can use this functionality. Personally, I feel that a lot of freedom in content consumption and operational functions have been reduced.
Sharing features
Social media platforms like Reddit, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram are big players when it comes to streaming services. So it was only natural that Hubi would have a social sharing function built right in. You can share a particular stream with your friends and family, and also keep track of which videos you've watched. This feature is found in premium streaming services.
Download Options
Hubi allows you to download content on your mobile device. You can do it in the background, and you don't have to wait until the download is finished. The app also has its own built-in player, so you don't need a flash player to watch the media.
Downloading Content
You can download content from any streaming sites, especially major ones like YouTube and Vimeo. Though the download speed isn't great, it does get the job done. The download panel is minimalistic and comes with a copy and paste button where the link copied in your clipboard can be pasted instantly.
Streaming Content
Hubi is not as simple as it sounds. Today, the service might not even work properly, due to an issue with Jelly Bean and KitKat. But even back then, when the app didn't allow you to download everything, there was inconsistency because invalid errors used to pop-up frequently. So, viewership dropped and credibility suffered.
Hubi App Information
Since Hubi was first made available in 2010, it seems as if it has officially died around 2015. There hasn't been an update released since that time and as far as we can tell, the app still works on Android devices up to version 2.2.
How to access Hubi?
Hubi is a website that you can visit to access the app. I don't know why you would want to download this app, but if you do, make sure you use a trustworthy website. Dwelling in nostalgia can be costly if you rely on any other third-party streaming site.
The developers have provided the app via APK Pure, so it's probably the safest way to download the app without risking your device. If you're new to downloading APKs, follow these tips:
file
- Find the APK file on your phone
- Install the APK file
- Download and install the APK file on your phone.
Go to Settings and security and check unknown sources.
on your phone
- Once the app is installed, open it and follow the on-screen instructions
Install the app. Once installed, open it and follow the on-screen instructions.
Design
I don't even know what to say about this app. It has poor 3D icons and elements with blue borders on every button. The best I can do is refer to the feeling of using this app as nostalgic. The blue, black, and transparent panels with massive icons and outdated social media icons used to work back in the day. Today, it just comes off as a spammy app. One thing I loved about Hubi was that the interface wasn't complicated at all. There were no thumbnails. Just search for the content, and if you find it, stream or download it.
App Homepage
The homepage starts with a gray header section. It has a logo on the left and three options towards the right - Share, Clipboard, and Additional options. Under these options you would find a search bar where you are required to paste the link. Pretty similar to what the Utorrent app was like back in the day. Under the search bar, there was a massive Play button followed by a sleek Download button. Under that, you have an Remove Ads option at the center, and social icons - Facebook and Twitter towards the right.
Inner Pages
There are no inner pages on this app. This means that you can either stream the content via the Android player or an additional third-party player. So, if you want to stream the content, you can search for it on the web or download it from the app store.
Desktop/Mobile experience
I have had a good experience with this platform in the past. It was revolutionary at the time, but it doesn't fit into today's technology landscape because it can't keep up with the size of files we have and it doesn't have support for the infrastructure. We can see it as a beautiful app that had an amazing past.
Suggestions I have for Hubi
I don't have much to say to the developers. Since they gave up on this app 5 years ago, I'm not sure if they would want to revive it. But if they do want to make a comeback, my primary suggestion would be to revamp the aesthetic feel of the app.
Conclusion
In 2020, there's nothing new to excited about this video downloader app. You can download it if you want to revisit past apps. However, it has nothing more to offer. Don't get too worked up, and don't expect much from this app.
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