With the introduction of epidemic prevention measures for the Hong Kong government "0+3" (visitors visiting Hong Kong do not need to stay in quarantine hotels, people arriving in Hong Kong can choose to go home or stay in the hotel, and conduct medical supervision 3 days after arriving in Hong Kong, and can go out during the period), the number of tourists visiting Hong Kong has also begun to increase.
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Today, the editor will give you a list of practical mobile apps in Hong Kong. Through these mobile programs, you can also gain insight into the preferences of Hong Kong locals in daily life, thereby further deepening your understanding of the city of Hong Kong.
Gourmet takeout
OpenRice
OpenRice should be considered the "No. 1" level of Hong Kong's catering industry apps. Almost everyone's mobile phone will have this app, regardless of age. OpenRice's Chinese translation is " Kaifanla ", which is easy to remember and down-to-earth.
OpenRice was founded in Hong Kong and its business has expanded to Macau, Taiwan, Southeast Asia and other places. It also provides a variety of services. Users can use the app to find restaurants, food, book seats online, pick up food for self-checking, view reviews or write reviews by themselves.
Currently, this app provides information on more than 30,000 restaurants and restaurants in Hong Kong. Users engaged in the catering industry can even find jobs on it, which is very convenient.
Eatigo
If you want to find a restaurant with discounts, then you must download this app. Eatigo's services are also spread throughout Asia. You can check whether there are discounts when you want to go to the restaurant. It is also very fast and convenient to book directly online. Recently, Eatigo launched a takeaway pick-up service, which gave users another takeaway platform.
Deliveroo & Foodpanda
If you talk about kangaroo and panda, everyone will think of these two cute animals.
But the kangaroo and panda in the eyes of Hong Kong people are like this:
△Deliveroo logo
△Foodpanda logo
Deliveroo (send every household) and Foodpanda are the two major takeaway platforms in Hong Kong, which basically monopolize the entire Hong Kong takeaway market. These two takeaway platforms and Uber Eats once formed a three-strong situation in Hong Kong, but Uber Eats withdrew from the Hong Kong market on December 31, 2021, so there will be no discussion here.
Deliveroo is headquartered in the UK and currently has business operations in the UK, France, Ireland , Singapore , Spain, Italy and other countries. Foodpanda was founded in Germany and its business scope covers many countries and cities such as Asia and Europe.
These two companies have been rooted in Hong Kong for many years and are competitors to each other and have different characteristics. For example, the shipping fee of Foodpand is relatively cheap and can also be paid in cash, which is basically very rare in Hong Kong takeaway apps. The editor sometimes likes to choose cash payment. Deliveroo will have a little more food choices and types than Foodpanda. Users can get their needs according to their preferences, but the editor believes that many Hong Kong people’s mobile phones are indispensable.
Here is a popular wave of cold knowledge. Many takeaway men in Hong Kong are South Asians. Sometimes they can also speak one or two English to train their listening skills when taking takeaway.
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Streaming platform
After talking about the issue of eating, I have to mention the "Fans Drama". So what apps do Hong Kong people usually use to "play dramas"?
Neflix
Neflix is the most familiar and popular streaming platform in Hong Kong, providing a large number of movies, gatherings, variety shows and documentaries.
In recent years, Neflix's own movies or TV dramas have been discussed very frequently. For example, the popular TV series " Squid Game " is Neflix's masterpiece. There are also the mini-series about chess "Queen's Gambit", the series about the British royal family "The Crown", the first documentary "BLACKPINK: Light Up the Sky" of BLACKPINK, etc., all of which are original works of Neflix.
△ Stills of "Squid Game"
△ "Crown" poster
Of course, Neflix has to pay a monthly fee, ranging from HK$63-93 per month (about RMB 57-83). The same account can create 4 users and can be used at the same time. It is most suitable for sharing with friends or family.
△The editor’s account has created 3 users who use
Disney+
Disney+ officially landed in Hong Kong at the end of 2021. The biggest selling point is that it has captured all the popular Marvel and Star Wars movies, as well as Disney series movies and cartoons. If you are a big Disney fan, you will never miss this app.
Of course, Disney+ also needs to pay, which is HK$73 per month (about RMB 66) and HK$738 per year (about RMB 669) respectively. The monthly fee selection is less than other platforms and the flexibility is also low.
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is a streaming platform launched by Apple and has also launched a series of original movies and TV series, but its current popularity in Hong Kong is not as high as the above two platforms.
Similarly, this is also a paid platform, but the cheapest of the many platforms, only cost HK$38 per month (about RMB 34) and there is a 7-day free trial period.
YouTube
YouTube should not be introduced by me more, everyone knows this platform. YouTube is to allow users to upload, watch, share and comment on videos. In recent years, more and more interesting YouTube Channels have emerged.
The editor recommends a channel to everyone: Pomato (Pomato), they are an online short film production team in Hong Kong, and most of the members are graduates of the Film School of Hong Kong Baptist University. They now have more than 490,000 fans on YouTube, which is very popular among the younger generation in Hong Kong.
Xiaotao eggplant has many different series, and different guests will be invited from time to time. The most popular one is their "Snow Cabinet Joke" series, which really brings a lot of joy. Many Hong Kong stars, such as Louis Koo , Leslie Teng , Zheng Zhongji , etc., are also guests of the Cold Joke series.
Speaking of the food, clothing, housing, transportation, food, drink and entertainment app in life, it is not enough to just introduce it in one episode. This series is not to be continued...
The last, I wish our motherland a happy birthday, may she prosper and get better and better!
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