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HBO Max embraces vertical video with a new ‘Shorts’ feed

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HBO Max has added a new Shorts feature to its app, offering a feed of vertical video clips. The Shorts section is designed for quick, on-the-go viewing and is available to all users within the platform. This update expands the service’s content options for mobile audiences.
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