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Microsoft’s big AI Build and Max’s messy streaming launch

The Vergecast

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Max App: A Frustrating Transition

This chapter explores the challenges users face with the rebranding and launch of the Max app, which has replaced HBO Max. The speakers discuss issues such as poor recommendations, broken functionalities, and a confusing user experience, particularly related to 4K content and custom players. Through their frustrations, they analyze the implications of these changes on viewers and question the strategic decisions made by streaming platforms.

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