23-05-2023, 03:51 PM
Max has launched in the U.S. from today.
techcrunch.com
So far, it is a much smoother launch than HBO Max, but it has still lots of irks in the user end. Some users aren't able to log in, whilst content doesn't load properly in some devices, and VPN usage has been completely scrubbed for HBO Max global users. Additionally, the app hasn't rolled out in many device app stores, Roku users aren't able to open the app (crashing at start), and Apple TV users have also lost frame rate matching, dynamic range (Dolby Vision) matching, app integration, and the tvOS native player. However, the Apple TV and iOS apps have become much more faster and easier to load, and video in most devices have a higher bitrate.
www.reddit.com
Even with all of these problems, Max is working on a new framework based on discovery+ tech stacks, including using four CDNs from Amazon, Google, Akamai and CloudFront.
techcrunch.com
The interface looks similar to HBO Max, but the design is much cleaner and has been rebuilt from scratch:
![[Image: maxhome.jpg]](https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24674677/maxhome.jpg)
www.theverge.com
As part of the launch, an expanded offering of UHD content has been made available for Ultimate Pack subscribers, including a large swath of remastered library titles:
press.wbd.com
techcrunch.com
So far, it is a much smoother launch than HBO Max, but it has still lots of irks in the user end. Some users aren't able to log in, whilst content doesn't load properly in some devices, and VPN usage has been completely scrubbed for HBO Max global users. Additionally, the app hasn't rolled out in many device app stores, Roku users aren't able to open the app (crashing at start), and Apple TV users have also lost frame rate matching, dynamic range (Dolby Vision) matching, app integration, and the tvOS native player. However, the Apple TV and iOS apps have become much more faster and easier to load, and video in most devices have a higher bitrate.
www.reddit.com
Even with all of these problems, Max is working on a new framework based on discovery+ tech stacks, including using four CDNs from Amazon, Google, Akamai and CloudFront.
techcrunch.com
The interface looks similar to HBO Max, but the design is much cleaner and has been rebuilt from scratch:
www.theverge.com
As part of the launch, an expanded offering of UHD content has been made available for Ultimate Pack subscribers, including a large swath of remastered library titles:
press.wbd.com