# Inflight Co-Streaming Apps IdeaNova's New 'WeWatch' Feature Lets Flyers Co-Watch Movies By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-08-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideanova References: [pax-intl](https://www.pax-intl.com/ife-connectivity/inflight-entertainment/2021/08/17/ideanova-introduces-inplay-wewatch-feature/) & [ideanovatech](http://ideanovatech.com) American software company IdeaNova has launched 'WeWatch,' a new Inplay feature that allows airline passengers to watch movies or shows together while in flight. The new feature will even let customers check out what other passengers are watching and communicate via a [unique chat system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floo). The aim of 'WeWatch' is to keep passengers feeling connected, even if they are unable to sit together. In addition, it adds a new social dynamic to the experience of [catching a flight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airlines-mobile-app) as passengers will be able to sync up and chat with one another while in the air. "Our new feature, WeWatch allows for synchronized group viewing and a heightened film sharing experience," explains Janne Pelkonen, the CTO of IdeaNova. Image Credit: Ideanova Technologies ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inflight Co-streaming Apps:** Group co-watching enhances inflight experience for passengers. - **Interactive Inflight Entertainment:** Incorporating interactive elements such as chats increases passenger engagement and satisfaction. - **Social Inflight Features:** Offering social features helps airlines differentiate and stay competitive in the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Airline:** Airlines can leverage innovative inflight entertainment features to enhance customer experience and differentiate themselves from competitors. - **Entertainment:** Providing co-watching and interactive features to inflight entertainment presents new opportunities for film and television producers to expand their audience and generate more revenue. - **Technology:** Developing inflight co-streaming apps and other innovative technology to enhance passenger experience presents new opportunities for software and hardware developers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Virtual Watch Parties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/together-watch.md) - [Cooperative Stream Viewing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-stream-viewing.md) - [Co-Viewing Sports Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shareplay.md) - [In-Flight Entertainment Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-airlines.md) - [Personalized TV Recommendation Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-recommendation-app.md) - [Personalized In-Flight Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-airlines-kinective-media.md) - [Immersive Sports Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-streaming-apps.md) - [Airline Premium Display Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-avionics.md) - [Internet Service-Enhanced In-Flight Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflight-experiences.md)