Update 2: October 23, 2020 – Quibi has revealed that the service will shut down “on or about December 1”. There’s no word on what will happen to the service’s content after that date.
Until 2020, the word “Quibi” was used mostly by entertainment business media outlets. Now the streaming service has launched. So what is Quibi? Simply put, it’s a streaming service with all original content that hopes to make itself stand out from Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, and others in a few interesting ways.
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The big question: Will this service stand out from the many, many established streaming services? Let’s take a look at everything we know so far about Quibi. You can download the mobile apps and sign up for the service at the links below:
So, what is Quibi?
Quibi is a streaming service that originally was supposed to appeal to the growing media audience that just watches TV shows on their smartphones and tablets. It offers a mix of original scripted and non-scripted series, plus daily shows as well. Since its launch, it added native smart TV apps for many platforms.
What the heck does “Quibi” mean, anyway?
The name of the service is supposed to be a mashup of “Quick Bites”, which may give you a bit of a clue for what the company is offering to its customers.
