HBO Max was launched almost a year ago, bringing most of Time Warner Media’s catalog under one roof, with selected high-profile programs and films from other companies. The service is probably seeing an increase in subscribers, thanks to all the films that Warner Bros. is launching on HBO Max (along with limited theatrical displays), and there are now some improvements for watching TV.
HBO Max is bringing back the Android TV reset button, which was removed a few months ago for unknown reasons. The Play Store changelog says it’s now back, restarting an ongoing movie or TV episode takes just one click:
Back on popular demand: we are very happy to introduce the reset button again for Android TV users! We know you’re missing out and now you can quickly restart a video in progress with just one click. This update also includes new and improved player controls for users of Android phones and tablets, making it easier to get back to what you’re watching. In addition, we eliminated some bugs and made performance improvements for a faster and smoother streaming experience.
In addition to the new button, a recent Reddit post by u / djjsin pointed out that Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound is working again on Chromecasts. Of course, you will still need a movie or TV show optimized for the format, but at least your streaming stick won’t get in the way anymore.
