HBO Max is stealing TikTok’s best trick to help you find something to watch
Streaming apps have a big discovery problem: people are finding what to watch on TikTok instead. HBO Max’s answer is to bring that endless-scroll experience into its own app. HBO Max Shorts is a new vertical, scrollable feed that highlights iconic and memorable scenes from the platform’s library.
- ▪Streaming apps have a big discovery problem: people are finding what to watch on TikTok instead.
- ▪HBO Max’s answer is to bring that endless-scroll experience into its own app.
- ▪HBO Max Shorts is a new vertical, scrollable feed that highlights iconic and memorable scenes from the platform’s library.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:18:34 +0000 |
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Streaming apps have a big discovery problem: people are finding what to watch on TikTok instead. HBO Max’s answer is to bring that endless-scroll experience into its own app. So what exactly is HBO Max Shorts? HBO Max Shorts is a new vertical, scrollable feed that highlights iconic and memorable scenes from the platform’s library. It is accessible by tapping a dedicated “Shorts” icon on the bottom navigation menu. Digital Trends The feed serves up trailers, clips, and bonus content tailored to your watch history. If something catches your eye mid-scroll, you can jump straight into the full episode or movie, or add it to your “My List” without leaving the feed.
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