A new movie and TV show tracking app called Kernel has been released to the App Store for iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. The application allows users to organize movies into lists, called playlists, and share the lists with friends.
You may have more than five different streaming services, which makes finding the content you want to watch a daunting task, and there is duplicate content if you combine multiple platforms, creating more confusion. Kernel promises to be a solution to this confusion, and in the future they will be able to launch streaming apps to play the content they want from the app itself. We’re going to see it!
Kernel was created by Nikias Molina, a YouTuber who wanted create an app that would make it easier for people to follow the movies and TV series that interest them. Nikias Molina said he was inspired to create Kernel after seeing how many people were using social media to share their thoughts on movies and TV shows.
“I wanted to create an app that would bring the social aspect of watching movies and TV shows to the App Store”
“The app allows people to easily share their lists with friends and also allows users to see which streaming services movies are showing on. “This makes it easy for people to find and watch movies and TV shows that interest them.”
Kernel Application Features
Here are some of the main features:
- Create and share playlists of movies and TV shows.
- Find out which streaming services the films are showing on.
- Receive notifications for upcoming movie and TV show releases.
- Follow your friends’ lists and see what they recommend
When you open the app for the first time, the first thing you notice is how easy it is to use, how intuitive it is, and how visual it is. It looks like it’s a native Apple app, taking inspiration from the look and feel of the Apple TV app. Kernel solves the main problem faced by 46% of users: difficulty finding content on many streaming services. It presents a unified platform for discovering popular films and series, both in theaters and on various streaming platforms.
The design is what really sets it apart from other similar apps. The focus is on the content you are looking for and nothing else. Once you find the content, there are only a few simple actions you can take:
- You can save it to a playlist
- Recommend it to someone
- Watch the trailer and find out where you can watch this content.
- The app isn’t designed to keep you going, it’s designed to give you the information you need, maybe share it, and then be done with the app.
Share content and playlists
A unique feature of Kernel is the content sharing component. Who hasn’t been in the situation where someone recommends a series or movie and thinks “I’ll write it down to watch later”. Then, of course, you completely forget about it.
For this, the recommendation option is good, which makes it very easy to search for a title and then share it via iMessage. Also be aware that if you recommend the movie to someone without the app, it doesn’t force the other person to download anything, it just opens in Safari with a nice welcome image. Nothing about the user experience in the app is forced, which is a plus,
The great advantage of the application lies in its playlists. It comes with two playlists ready for you, the “watch” playlist and the “next” playlist. Of course, you can add as many as you want, they even suggest playlist track names to get you up and running quickly.
A unique aspect of the update playlist is when you add a series or movie that hasn’t been released yet, in this case will provide a countdown widget which can be added to your home screen, to be aware of when it is launched, which is a point in its favor. So if you’re waiting for the new saga film, you’ll know exactly when it will be released!
The Kernel app does exactly what it aims to do, which is to discover where and when you can watch certain movies and series. Technically, you can Google this information, but nothing is more convenient than having everything in one place, with updated and correct data. It’s always useful when we want to know when and where to see certain contentand the playlist functionality is also a big plus.
One feature that will be added in a future update is collaborative playlists. This will be extremely useful for sharing content within the same family group or household. Instead of sending a text message with the movie, we can share a playlist and simply add it in real time.
conclusion
Kernel is a great way to track the movies and TV shows that interest you. The app’s social features make it easy to share your lists with friends and find new content to watch. If you’re looking for a great way to stay up to date with the latest movies and TV series, then Kernel is the app for you.
The Kernel app is currently available in the Apple App Store and is free. There are no in-app purchases or even ads in the app itself, which is becoming increasingly rare. The app solves some modern first world problems. If you are looking for a content management solution, this could be your app.
As always, I hope you enjoyed and found this article useful. If this is an app you would use or if you have multiple streaming services and think this app can help you, let us know in the comments.
