The Jio Phone 2 is the key to unlocking all of Reliance Jio’s services but is a feature phone in most sense of the word. The device is supposed to offer the minimum amount of functionality with a few built-in apps along with making phone calls and sending messages. However, the Jio Phone 2 can run some of the most popular apps, so we take a look at which apps are available on the device.
The Jio Phone 2 has a variety of pre-installed apps such as Facebook, Maps, Jio TV, Jio Cinema and Jio Music. While not immediately available at launch, there are now some apps that are available to download from the Jio Store.
The most popular app on the Jio Phone 2 is WhatsApp, with the peer to peer messaging app now available on the device. For the best parts, the Jio Phone 2 has a qwerty keypad to ease through to typing messages on the app. WhatsApp is followed by Facebook, which users can use on the go. Though the Facebook app might not be as good as it is on other, higher range smartphones, but simple enough to be used on the Jio Phone 2. Reliance has also ensured that users can avail the benefits of Google Maps, and use it for their navigations, real-time traffic updates as well as for various public transport info. The Google Maps app on the Jio Phone 2 provides all necessary features that one might usually find in other smartphones.
As for entertainment, Jio has made sure users of the Jio Phone 2 can access their very own JioMusic, Jio Cinema, and JioTV apps. Additionally the Jio Phone 2 also compatible for the YouTube app for streaming videos and music on the go. Users can subscribe to channels of their preference and enjoy the latest video content right on their Jio Phone 2. While it was known earlier, but there are other apps such as BookMyShow for users to book their movie, events and concert tickets right from their Jio Phone. Similarly, the Hotstar app is compatible, wherein users can watch movies, sports, the latest shows and many more.
Jio Phone 2: Apps That Could Be Useful
The Jio Phone 2, for its price range and the specifications it offers in a 4G feature phone, is nothing less than a smartphone. But having access to a few more apps, added to the above-mentioned apps, that are compatible on the phone for emailing, shopping, taxi, and food ordering will make Jio Phone 2 beat the low budget smartphone market.
Here are some more apps that could be handy while using the Jio Phone 2.
Gmail – Using the Gmail app, users could directly check their emails, compose emails and attach documents of their liking right on the Jio Phone 2. The Qwerty Keyboard adds to ease the experience for the users, with an easy to type mechanism and basic Gmail features available with the app on the device.
Ola – Users could book your cab through the Ola app, of course, optimised for the Jio Phone 2. Since the Jio Phone already has Google Maps, adding the apps like Ola to the device should not be a big deal.
PayTM – With the need for a digital payment method on the rise, the Jio Phone already reportedly supports Jio Money. The problem with Jio Pay is that the app is not at all famous with the masses, and even if that happens in the future, it will face difficulties reaching PayTM’s popularity levels. Hence, PayTM could be a better option as its a widely used app across India today.
Swiggy – Like PayTM, apps like Swiggy, Zomato, Uber Eats are all gaining momentum in the food ordering scenario. While the availability of the apps is entirely unknown as of now, but the Jio Phone 2 could be convenient if it does support Swiggy.
Flipkart – Online shopping from the Jio Phone 2 could be considered as a hassle owing to the size of its screen and general graphics features. Nevertheless, Flipkart optimized for Jio Phone 2 could be a great business opportunity for both the parties and could be a great option to shop on fingertips.
Looking at the past of Reliance where it every time surprised users with its innovative ideas, we can hope the company will try bringing the apps we discussed to make Jio Phone 2 revolutionary.
Jio Phone 2: Price in India, Next Sale Date
The Jio Phone 2 was launched with a price tag of Rs 2,999. The device is becoming popular and is becoming tough to buy during flash sales. The next sale date is scheduled for as soon as October 4th, due to the popularity and demand of the Jio Phone 2.
The Jio Phone 2 sells like hotcakes thanks to its low price and expanded feature set to give users an easy option to access some of the essential apps without a fully fledged smartphone, therefore expect it to sell out fast.
