Update: Jio Chat is now available for download for Android and iOS devices. Earlier (April 7): With a little over 4 months remaining for the BWA rollout obligations to kick in, it seems like Reliance Industries’ data services venture Reliance Jio has finally launched its first product: a mobile messaging app with voice and video calling features called Jio Chat. But hold on, the app isn't available yet. Currently, the company seems to be offering only the iOS app, but several attempts to download the app failed. It keeps redirecting to another section of the website and not to the Apple App Store. We searched on the App Store as well, but didn't find it. Based on the information available on the website, it looks like Reliance Jio is aiming for the 'Baap of all messaging app' title. Jio Chat, apparently, packs in instant messaging, voice & video calling, one-to-one & group chats, conference calling, stickers and will even feature updates and offers from the user's favourite brands. Jio Chat seems to have been inspired by the Japanese mobile messaging and calling app LINE a lot. Just like LINE, Jio Chat claims it will feature Jio Chat Channels, that brands and most probably celebrities will be able to use to connect with users. It's worth noting that in December last year, Reliance Jio had launched a preview site (preview.jioconnect.com), which provided information on Reliance Jio’s Broadband tariffs, digital services and connectivity bundles among others. It was live for a very short period and is…
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