Disney+ just lost 4K and all HDR support in parts of Europe, so you have to ask what the point of a Premium subscription is — and this is exactly why physical media is on the rise
- Disney+ subscribers in some European countries have lost 4K and HDR support, including basic HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision
- This is highly likely to be the result of a patent dispute, which was the cause of Disney+ losing Dolby Vision previously, but Disney hasn't confirmed this yet
- Premium customers are paying more for very little advantage now, but there's no word on a refund or compensation as yet
A few months ago Disney+ removed Dolby Vision in parts of Europe after a patent court ruled against the entertainment company, although it brought Dolby back the following month. But now there's a much more serious removal: 4K and HDR10 are gone for many European customers as well as Dolby Vision, and these are pretty core things you pay for if you have Disney+ Premium.
It appears to be another patent issue. In a statement to FlatpanelsHD, The Walt Disney...
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