What are the new features of JioCinema for IPL 2023?
IPL is just around the corner, and the 1st match will be starting on March 31st, 2023. JioCinema got the Digital streaming right for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. If you want to watch the IPL Matches online, then you have to visit the Jio Cinema website or download the Jio Cinema app to watch the IPL 2023.
This year Jio Cinema also added some new features to enhance the viewing experience for the viewer to enjoy the game in many different ways and views. They even offer prizes and coupons for the fans in the question & Answer game in the app.
Features of the JioCinema Application for IPL 2023
Jio Dive-360 degree VR device
Jio DIVE 360 is a virtual reality (VR) device developed by Reliance Jio, a leading telecommunications company in India. The device allows users to experience immersive 360-degree videos and virtual reality content, making them feel as if they are actually present in the scene.
The Jio DIVE 360 device comes with a head-mounted display (HMD) that users can wear to experience virtual reality content. The HMD has a built-in screen and lenses that allow users to see 360-degree video or VR content in a realistic and immersive way. A 360-degree virtual reality (VR) device called Jio Dive will be released in collaboration with the IPL and will be less than Rs 1,000 in price. This provides two unique experiences. One is a large-screen experience that will make viewers feel like they are watching live sports on a 100-inch TV.
Users can control the device using the accompanying remote control. The remote allows users to navigate through the VR content, adjust the volume, and play, pause, or stop the content.
Jio DIVE 360 is designed to work with Jio’s suite of VR apps, which include VR games, virtual tours, and educational content. Users can access these apps through the Jio App Store, which is pre-installed on the device.
Chat feature for viewers
JioCinema has developed a feature giving an interactive angle to it, allowing its viewers to chat and engage throughout the matches. The viewers can also send emoticons, which include exclusive stickers for brands. The chat feature is only available in portrait mode.
Moving forward, JioCinema will also add more brand stickers for this chat option, a Viacom18 spokesperson said.
Moreover, the users can also participate in polls. For example, if MS Dhoni hits a six but his form is not that great, there will be options for the viewers to participate in polls around this where they can give their input.
Key highlights access on the timeline, multi-angle viewing & hype mode
There are three choices for viewers when viewing in landscape mode. There will be a few automated milestones in the timeline to ensure that fans don’t miss any significant developments during the match.
Only six viewing choices, including the spider camera view, batsman view, bird’s eye view, and wicketkeeper view, are offered at the moment. Thirdly, when watching the IPL matches live, spectators will have access to a Hype Mode feature. It resembles a Twitter feed and integrates trivia and brands. This mode gives users easy access to match-related data.
Win prizes in the Strategic Time Out
Whenever there is a strategic time out, the viewer can stay on the app and answer the question which host is going to ask them and if they answer correctly, they might win Cash prizes, coins, and coupons.
Jio media cable
Before to the IPL 2023, Jio Media Cable, a highly awaited product, will launch. One may effortlessly link their phone to the TV with this media dongle cable equipment. This gadget enables users to turn a standard TV into a smart TV by connecting their phone to it.
Although the pricing range for this device has not yet been determined, it will presumably cost between Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000. Installing JioCinema and enjoying the material on TV are all required. According to the spokesman, this device is not driven by IPL, it will be introduced with a long-term view, and its functions will be improved in the future.
360-degree immersive button within the JioCinema app
To watch the matches, JioCinema will roll out a 360-degree immersive button within the JioCinema app. People will therefore be able to convert to a 360-degree viewing experience to watch live matches with simply the press of a button. Thanks to this innovation, people will be able to roam about and view a certain match from their own perspective. Multiple 360 view 8K cameras have been positioned throughout the stadium for this purpose.
Jio Glass
The price range for this premium service to viewers is between Rs 25,000 and Rs 30,000. The exact cost has not yet been determined, though. One can attach this device, which resembles a pair of bulky sunglasses, to a phone and use it as a pointer to observe matches in 2D and from all angles.
4K video experience in IPL Matches
Jio Cinema introduced a 4K experience for IPL fans who want to watch their team in 4k resolution. They must have a compatible TV, Tablet and mobile to be able to view the IPL match in 4K and it’s going to take 10 times more data than a standard resolution. The speed of the internet should be more than 13mbps.