HBO Max was first launched almost a year ago and brings the majority of Time Warner Media’s catalog under one roof with select program and movies from other companies. The service is likely to see a boost in subscribers, thanks to all the movies Warner Bros. has released. on HBO Max (along with limited theatrical offerings), and now there are some improvements for TV viewing.
HBO Max brings back the restart button for Android TV, which was removed a few months ago for unknown reasons. The Play Store change list now says it’s back, and to start a movie or TV episode, just take one click:
Back to the popular question: we are delighted to re-launch the Android TV users’ restart button! We know you missed it, and now you can restart a fast-paced video with just one click. This update also includes new and improved player controls for Android and tablet users, making it easier to jump back to what you’re watching. On top of that, we bugged a few bugs and made performance improvements for a faster, smoother streaming experience.
In addition to the new button, a recent Reddit post from u / djjsin pointed out that Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound is working on Chromecasts again. Of course, you still need a movie or TV show that is optimized for the format, but at least your streaming stick will not get in the way anymore.
