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Jio has completely transformed the telecommunication sector in India with jaw-dropping internet plans and dozens of preinstalled apps. Their impact can be seen in the entertainment world as well through Jio Cinema.
What is Jio Cinema?
Jio Cinema is a free app that comes with a huge content library. It's a black hole of content for audiences looking for binge-watching shows. What makes it so appealing is that it's available in a variety of languages and has content from every corner of the country. Sure, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are leading the streaming charts, but Jio is definitely holding its own.
What should you expect from the Jio Cinema App?
JioCinema is a platform that offers an extensive library of on-demand videos, including movies, TV shows, documentaries, trailers, music videos, and more. You can access the platform through the desktop or your mobile device as the app supports both smartphones and the web platform. JioCinema also partners with major studios such as Disney, so you will find popular Hollywood titles on the network.
Popular titles & genres
JioCinema provides a wide range of genres and titles for you to choose from, including comedies, action movies, documentaries, romantic movies, thrillers, historical movies, and more.Thanks to its recent partnership with Disney, you'll find Marvel movies as well as iconic releases such as Toy Story 3, The Lion King, and even the Jungle Book on the platform.Existing users can easily unlock JioDisney access by sharing the link with five friends (family or friends). However, you'll also find impressive content libraries from streaming services such as AltBalaji and ErosNow on JioCinema.
Basics Done Right
JioCinema differs from other movie streaming platforms by being more flexible. You can pick the language you want to watch your movies in, and you can use Chromecast to watch your shows and documentaries. JioCinema's big data capabilities allow you to resume the stream where you left off, and you can manually choose the quality of a title.
Lacks Originals
While JioCinema has a large content library filled with movies and TV shows, it does not yet offer much when it comes to Originals. Streaming services such as Prime Video and Netflix still dominate the innovation chart, even in India. However, Jio is poised to take a step ahead and is working towards developing original content with ties to around 18-20 production houses from around the country.
Jio Cinema App Information
With over 200 million app downloads, JioCinema is a contender for India's most popular streaming app. However, the two major platforms - iOS and Android - have a massive difference in terms of the app. The Android App is just 14 MB in size, whereas the iOS app is above 60 MB. Also, after some digging, I was able to find out that the iOS users weren't really pleased with the service. The app is rated 3.7 stars on App Store as opposed to 4.3 stars on Google Play Store.
How to access Jio Cinema?
If you have a Jio sim card, you can access Jio Cinema. This app is available in the Google Play Store or App Store and can be downloaded from there. Once it's installed, it will ask for your phone number to verify your membership in the Jio community. Aside from JioCinema, there are other apps that are likely to be pre-installed on your phone once you insert the Jio sim card so you may not need to install it yourself.
Design
With its unique interface, JioCinema stands out from other streaming platforms. The maroon and white color combination is something that I haven't seen on premium or free streaming platforms. This immediately makes JioCinema stand out from other devices. The menus are well designed and include access to content by genres, independent streaming networks, and channels. This adds an extra flair to the browsing and content searching process.
App Homepage
On the homepage of the app, you?ll find four options - JioCinema, Disney, JioKids, and Bigg Boss. If you click on any of these options, you'll be taken to a dedicated section for each of these categories. The category title is in the center of the page, and there's a search bar on the right and a drop-down menu on the left. Under this, you'll find menus such as ?Clips?, ?Genres?, ?Languages?, ?Eros Now?, ?Available for Download?, ?My Downloads?, ?My List?), Settings, and Logout.
On the homepage, you have beautiful banner designs with slider options. Under the banners are different content sections, like "Disney Delights" and "Nursery Rhymes." This is great for parents who want to watch cartoons and animated movies with their kids.
Inner Pages
Upon opening the inner pages of the streaming movie guide, you will find a media player on the left side with a Play/Pause and Fast-forwarding feature. The bottom half of the screen has several options for viewing your movie including full screen, subtitles, and streaming quality. Beneath this is information about the cast, director, and audio for the movie. Towards the right are title, release year, and genre information followed by a summary and other information pertaining to the film. The "My List" section allows users to save their favorites while "Download" takes you to a page where they can download or stream the movie. Finally, "Share" provides users with options to share or embed the streaming guide on other websites.
Content
So if you're looking for a movie to watch with your friends or family, JioCinema has got you covered. There's an unlimited amount of content to choose from in different languages, so everyone can find something they'll enjoy.
Movies
As for movies, you can choose between Bollywood and Hollywood titles. As for Bollywood titles, you can find ?Stree,? ?Luka Chuppi,? ?Baazaar,? ?Andhadhun,? ?Manmarziyan,? ?Force 2?, ?Shubh Mangal Saavdhan,? ?Pihu,? ?"Bajirao Mastani," ?"Dishoom," ?"Housefull 3," and "Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi." In terms of popular Hollywood titles, you'll find titles such as ?"Avengers: Age of Ultron," ?"Captain America: Civil War," ?"Iron Man 3?", ?"Wall-E," ?"UP," ?"Guardians of the Galaxy," and "Ratatouille."
Music Videos & TV Shows
You'll find some of the best artists from around the world at Unplugged Season. Besides music videos, you can find TV shows such as Bigg Boss S13, Bepanah Pyar, The Khatra Show, Shrimad Bhagwat, MTV Splitsvilla x2, and Mahapuran.
Desktop/Mobile experience
JioCinema is a great streaming experience that I?d recommend to anyone.
I've been streaming on JioCinema for over two years now and I've only seen the service improve periodically. The app provides an HD quality streaming experience without any major hiccup and it also has an ad-free platform. This means you can watch ads without worrying about annoying pop-up ads or misclicks. Not only that, but you can even watch movies and browse the app at the same time with ease by dragging and docking the player. In addition to these handy features, you also get the cool sharing functionality which allows you to share content with your friends and family. JioCinema is a great streaming experience that I would definitely recommend to anyone
Suggestions I have for Jio Cinema
I have no complaints about the app. I'd just appreciate it if the developers added original content, and I can see the app blowing off the roof. It has amazing capabilities, and the sky's the limit for this app.
Conclusion
If you're a Disney fan or love Bollywood and Tollywood movies, you'd love this platform. There are more than 100,000 hours of content on this platform spread across multiple genres. There are movies, TV shows, cartoons, documentaries, reality TV, and other programs on the network. Overall, you should definitely give this app a try.