AustriaDisney+ has temporarily removed HDR support and, for many users, 4K streaming due to a patent dispute. Affected customers are granted a special termination right. The change follows a court ruling that requires Disney to alter its technical setup for 4K and HDR. While 4K/UHD support remains available on select devices like certain Android TVs, Amazon Fire TVs, and LG TVs from 2020, the reduction in hardware compatibility is attributed to Disney’s switch from HEVC (H.265) to VP9 codec, which is less supported by older devices. This shift was reportedly made hastily after a temporary injunction against Disney by InterDigital, a company holding patents related to video codecs.
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