Netflix will expand testing of mobile-only plans into fresh markets, after racking up better-than-expected subscription numbers in India during Q3. In an earnings statement, the company said it aimed to attract more mobile-only users by simplifying sign-up procedures. Looking to capitalize on the success in India, Netflix also plans to increase...
Netflix's Animated Series from India Resonates Worldwide
Preschool kids-centric show, Mighty Little Bheem, an animated series created by Hyderabad, India-based Green Gold Animation that airs on Netflix is popular in India. Additionally, it has large followings in the U.S., Brazil, and Mexico, among the 190 countries where it is streamed. The series is distinctly Indian, but the...
India's Reliance Jio Offers Free TVs with Fiber Internet
Mumbai, India headquartered Reliance Jio, the mobile network owned by industrialist Mukesh Ambani, will give away free 4,000 high-definition TVs to new customers who sign up for the company's latest offering: the broadband network, JioFiber. The TVs, available to customers who buy annual subscriptions starting at $217, will also come...
Netflix to Roll Out Lower-Priced Plan in India
Netflix will roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India, tapping into a price-sensitive market where data consumption on smartphones is rising. In March, the company tested a $3.63 monthly subscription for mobile devices in India, where data plans are among the lowest in the world. According to Media Partners...
Apple Now Supports 22 Indian Languages
At the Worldwide Developer Conference 2019, Apple introduced iOS 13. Along with the many features that have been introduced in the OS, Apple announced a list of India-specific features that the company will include in its iPhones and iPads, demonstrating slow but steady intent behind its efforts in the world’s...
'Avengers: Endgame' Breaks Records in India
At $25.7 million, Avengers: Endgame earned 66.7% more than the box office collections of Avengers: Infinity War, India’s previous all-time Hollywood grosser. The movie has also been released in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, ensuring a larger audience all over the country. Before Avengers: Endgame released in India, the ticketing portal, BookMyShow.com,...