HBO Max exec admits to the app's early flaws
The streamer’s head of product experience divulges what went wrong in 'Protocol' interview.
The streamer’s head of product experience divulges what went wrong in 'Protocol' interview.
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HBO Max app crashes on Roku devices still persistent with no fix in sight
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Drop the 'HBO.' Just 'Max.' It's Cleaner (Wait - Is It?)
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Another Failure to Launch for (HBO) Max - PRIMETIMER
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Why Did HBO Max Become Max? Behind the Streamer's Relaunch Strategy
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HBO Max Generates Underwhelming 87,000 First-Day App Downloads - Media Play News
Data show why HBO Max's estimated slow start may not tell the whole story
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Why Max Decided to Lose 'HBO' in Its Name : r/HBOMAX
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Inside HBO Max's Scramble to Fix Its Glitchy App
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HBO Max app just had one of its best quarters to date, but app performance still has room to improve
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HBO - Wikipedia
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Yes, we all know the HBO Max app is currently garbage (see recent Vulture article for some hope), but I just wanted to express some appreciation for one feature it has that other apps (like Disney+) doesn't: episode title search. (details in comments) : r
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HBO Max Could Be on Roku and FireStick Just “Minutes” After a Deal is Struck
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10 Ways to Fix HBO Max Crashing (Step-By-Step) - Saint
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Name of Merged HBO Max/Discovery Plus Service Could be 'Max