The Max streaming service, once known as HBO Max, is gearing up to make a significant leap in the entertainment industry by becoming available on Apple’s cutting-edge mixed-reality headset, Vision Pro, at its launch.
This service, encompassing a rich tapestry of content from notable networks like CNN, the DC Universe, the Discovery Channel, the Food Network, HGTV, TBS, TLC, and TNT, promises to deliver a diverse entertainment experience to users.
In a recent confirmation, Apple highlighted Max as a key entertainment offering on the Vision Pro, placing it alongside other heavyweights like Apple TV+ and Disney+. The Vision Pro, boasting ultra-high-resolution displays surpassing 4K TV quality for each eye, promises an immersive viewing experience.
Apple’s press release emphasized that the device allows viewers to enjoy content from Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, and other platforms “on a screen that feels 100 feet wide”, complete with HDR support.
Max’s integration into the Vision Pro is further strengthened by its native support for visionOS, Apple’s operating system designed for the headset.
This compatibility is expected to fully leverage the Vision Pro’s immersive features, though the specifics of the app’s design and functionality are yet to be revealed.
Adding to the allure, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced last year that Disney+ would also be available on the Vision Pro from its inception.
Like Max, Disney+’s app is tailored for visionOS, offering “deeply personal experiences” and gaining prominence in the Vision Pro’s App Store.
While several other streaming services are anticipated to join the Vision Pro’s launch lineup, not all will be optimized for visionOS. For instance, Netflix plans to initially offer its standard iPadOS app on the platform, without any specific enhancements, as noted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Nonetheless, the Vision Pro is compatible with an extensive array of over one million iOS and iPadOS apps, ensuring a broad range of content availability.
The excitement is continuing to build as Vision Pro pre-orders are set to commence in the U.S. on Friday, January 19, at 5 a.m. Pacific Time.
The headset itself is slated for release on Friday, February 2, marking a new era in mixed-reality entertainment.
