The rebranded Max streaming app lacks many features on Apple TV, including support for the native video player, Up Next queue, picture-in-picture and more.
8 crucial features missing from the rebranded Max streaming app on Apple TV
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Windows previews of Apple Music, Apple TV and Apple Devices have arrived
Windows previews of Apple's TV and Music apps are now available to download from the Microsoft Store, plus a preview of a new syncing app dubbed Apple Devices.
Apple’s TV app rumored to hit Android soon
A native Apple TV app for Android will improve the Apple TV+ experience for owners of Google-powered smartphones versus using the web-based app in a browser.
Amazon launches a redesigned Prime Video app for the Apple TV
Amazon Prime Video for Apple TV is now avaialble with a refreshed interface, making the software look and behave more like other streaming services.
Netflix for Apple TV now uses the native tvOS 15 video player
Experiencing Netflix on your Apple TV is now more enjoyable and consistent with Apple's guidelines as the app has adopted the native video scrubber in tvOS 15.
HBO Max is rebuilding its awful Apple TV app from scratch to be stable and faster
HBO Max is revamping its buggy Apple TV app that's prone to crashes to be more stable and faster. New features are coming, too.
Apple’s TV app is now available in hotel rooms with Philips MediaSuite TV sets
Apple's TV app is coming to hotels with the announcement that select hotel rooms with Philips MediaSuite hospitality TVs now include access to the Apple TV app.
Why you can no longer buy or rent content in Apple’s TV app on Android and Google TV
Learn why you can no longer buy TV shows and films using the official Apple TV software for Android TV and Google TV devices, and what to do about the situation.
A list of major apps that support Apple’s SharePlay feature
Check out this list of iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and Mac apps updated with support for SharePlay, a feature that facilitates shared app and media experiences on FaceTime.
SportsKit could pave the way for enhanced sports experiences across Apple platforms
Apple's new SportsKit framework indicates early plumbing work on enabling enhanced, interactive sports content across iPhone, iPad and Mac in the not-so-distant future.
Plex for Apple TV gets a major overhaul
Media player Plex has updated its interface on Apple TV and Roku, bringing a mix of rich layout options that help create a more personalized experience for users.
HBO Max’s overhauled Apple TV app is coming near the end of 2021
HBO Max's Apple TV app leaves a lot to be desired, but WarnerMedia is keen on changing this by providing modern underpinnings that will power visual changes and future new features.