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Roku Originals (that TOTALLY aren't just a bunch of repackaged old crap that killed Quibi) go live on May 20
30 shows streaming for free on The Roku Channel with a healthy dose of deja vu

Michael Crider Michael Crider
Roku Originals (that TOTALLY aren't just a bunch of repackaged old crap that killed Quibi) go live on May 20

This story was originally published and last updated . 

There's something of an arms race going on for free, premium streaming TV content, and Roku is hoping to win it. The company already offers ad-supported movies and TV shows on its Roku Channel app, but after acquiring shorts made for the now-defunct Quibi service, it's finally ready to offer up some Roku-branded shows. The first batch of Roku Originals is made up entirely of rebranded Quibi content, all of which you can check out when the shows go live on May 20th.

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The Roku Channel will soon host Quibi's old content catalog
A new report says Roku will buy Quibi's content catalog

Corbin Davenport Corbin Davenport
The Roku Channel will soon host Quibi's old content catalog

This story was originally published and last updated . 

Quibi launched last year as a streaming service designed for mobile viewing; all content could be watched in portrait mode, and episodes were never more than a few minutes long. The unique gimmick wasn't enough to save the service, which shut down in December, but now the remains of Quibi might be snatched up by Roku.

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Quibi will fully shut down on December 1
No matter which way you hold your phone, things don't look good

Caleb Potts Caleb Potts
Quibi will fully shut down on December 1

This story was originally published and last updated . 

When Quibi launched earlier this year, it sounded kind of cool. Episodes specifically designed for mobile viewing that automatically adjusted to however you were currently holding your phone? Sure, let's give it a shot! But unfortunately, Quibi never really took off. Now, the only episode left is a finale for the video streaming platform itself—The Wall Street Journal says Quibi has decided to shut down.

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Quibi reminds you it's not dead with new Android TV app
The service also debuts on Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV

Corbin Davenport Corbin Davenport
Quibi reminds you it's not dead with new Android TV app

Quibi launched earlier this year as the streaming service intended for bite-sized entertainment while you're out and about with your phone, but now that many of us are at home far more often, that selling point hasn't helped the company much. The mobile apps already supported AirPlay and Chromecast support, but now Quibi has dedicated apps for several TV platforms.

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T-Mobile reminds us that Quibi still exists with six-month free trial
That gives you half a year to get bored and forget about it again

Caleb Potts Caleb Potts
T-Mobile reminds us that Quibi still exists with six-month free trial

Quibi launched earlier this year to less-than-rave reviews. Creating video content exclusively for mobile consumption is an intriguing idea, but the execution left a lot to be desired. The app didn't even support Chromecasting until recently. Now the streaming service is teaming up with T-Mobile to offer free six month subscriptions. This isn't the first time T-Mobile has joined up with Quibi, but now that quarantine fever is setting in, maybe you'll actually take them up on it?

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Quibi now rolling out Chromecast support on Android as part of broader initiative to be much less dumb service (APK download)
That only took two months and change

Corbin Davenport Corbin Davenport
Quibi now rolling out Chromecast support on Android as part of broader initiative to be much less dumb service (APK download)

This story was originally published and last updated . 

The streaming service Quibi launched in April after months of buildup and advertising, and while it wasn't exactly dead on arrival, it hasn't caught on with most viewers. The service is currently revamping its slate of shows, while also attempting to address some of its core complaints — like the complete inability to watch content on large screens, which is finally being addressed through Chromecast support.

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Smartphone-optimized streaming service Quibi launches today
Starting at $4.99 per month with ads

Ryan Whitwam Ryan Whitwam
Smartphone-optimized streaming service Quibi launches today

We've got Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, and myriad other streaming video options. Is there room for another competitor? Hollywood seems to think so, and that's why Quibi is launching today. Quibi focuses on quick episodes optimized for phones, and you can give it a shot for free.

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T-Mobile offers free Quibi subscriptions for qualifying users
Get free Quibi, keep free Netflix for a year, then choose which to keep

Jules Wang Jules Wang
T-Mobile offers free Quibi subscriptions for qualifying users

Streaming newcomer Quibi has found a distribution partner in T-Mobile. The carrier will be offering the shortform specialty service to ONE and Magenta planholders with at least two lines for free.

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