WB's rebranded Max app launch has some issues on Apple TV
The HBO experience on Apple TV hasn't always been great, and the new Max app has fallen back on bad habits.
The HBO experience on Apple TV hasn't always been great, and the new Max app has fallen back on bad habits.
Warner Bros. has launched its new Max streaming service combining the content from HBO Max and Discovery+ into a single rebranded app, and it now has a far more robust 4K content catalog.
The new service that combines HBO Max and Discovery+ has been officially announced and confirms the rumored "Max" name.
HBO Max and Discovery+ are expected to merge and debut as a new, unified streaming service on Wednesday, with tiers costing up to $16 per month.
In a confusing move, Warner Bros. Discover may be planning to keep Discovery+ as a standalone service while still launching a new combined Discovery+ and HBO Max streaming platform.
The price of ad-free HBO Max is increasing starting on January 12, happening after a year of the service removing content from the service.
HBO Max and Discovery's streaming services are merging in early 2023, and lawyers are currently vetting the name "Max" for the new partnership.
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A "can't play title" error has been appearing for users of any model of the Apple TV 4K running tvOS 16.1, but there is a workaround.
The HBO Max app has gained SharePlay support, allowing users to sync shows with friends and family during FaceTime calls.
WarnerMedia on Wednesday confirmed that its flagship streaming service, HBO Max, will push into Europe with a debut in six countries on Oct. 26.
The Apple TV app for HBO Max will be updated with a new version by the end of 2021, according to a report, with a WarnerMedia executive confirming the service's smart TV apps will be overhauled.
Following the death of HBO's Apple TV Channel, Apple on Thursday offered customers a refund for any unused portion of their subscription and a discount for HBO Max.
HBO is officially ending its Apple TV Channel on July 22, prompting users to create an HBO Max account to continue using the service.
The HBO Max app on Apple TV 4K has been updated to revert to using Apple's tvOS API, accompanied with an apology to users.
The tvOS 14.7 beta 2 release sent out to developers resolves an issue where 4K video streams were incorrectly showing as only HD on the new Apple TV 4K.
A recent update to the HBO Max app on tvOS has reportedly introduced a number of bugs and broken compatibility with key Apple TV platform features like Siri integration.
The current HBO Max streaming service will gain a lower-price edition that comes with adverts, for $9.99 per month. The $5 discount still prices it above most options from rival streaming companies, including Apple TV+.
AT&T announced on Friday that it plans to launch a cheaper ad-supported version of HBO Max in June.
Warner Bros. will release 17 films, including "The Matrix 4" and "Dune" to its streaming service for a full month alongside theatrical releases.
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