Yahoo Video Guide is a new app, designed for the iOS platform, that makes it possible for users to search for movies, TV shows and video shows across a variety of platforms on services all in one place.
This app covers content situated on Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube and a number of other apps. You can even access the likes of Google Play, Amazon and iTunes to purchase movies and TV shows.
While it's great to have lots of different options for accessing video content, the downside is that you can sometimes spend more time searching for video than actually enjoying the content. The Yahoo Video Guide banishes that treachery by allowing you to perform streamlined searches across services.
This app will appeal to so-called cord cutters who don't have cable services and watch all their video online.
Cross-Platform Video Apps
The Yahoo Video Guide App Lets You Browse a Variety Of Video Services
Trend Themes
1. Cross-platform Video Aggregation - The trend of developing apps that consolidate content from multiple video platforms presents an opportunity for businesses to create innovative solutions for users to easily navigate and access their desired video content.
2. Streamlined Search Experience - The trend of providing a simplified and efficient search experience across multiple video services creates an opportunity for businesses to develop tools and technologies that enhance the usability and convenience of accessing video content.
3. Cord Cutter Lifestyle - The increasing number of individuals opting to cut cable services and rely solely on online video consumption creates an opportunity for businesses to cater to this audience and develop products and services tailored to their needs.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile App Development - The development of cross-platform video apps requires expertise in mobile app development, presenting a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in this industry to create user-friendly and feature-rich video aggregation apps.
2. Streaming Services - The trend of cross-platform video apps presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for streaming services to partner with aggregation platforms or develop their own to expand their user base and improve user experience.
3. Digital Entertainment - The growing demand for cross-platform video apps presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies in the digital entertainment industry to create innovative solutions that enhance the accessibility and discoverability of video content across various platforms.