It looks a lot like their smart TV interface which has always been less functional than their web or mobile app interface. They’re probably trying to cut the UI down to just the bare minimum that the majority of casual users regularly use. In part I’d assume to reduce the maintenance overhead, but I’m sure it likely will also make things harder for ad blockers.
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lihmalahmalehma@suppo.fi 5 weeks ago
Y tho
orclev@lemmy.world 5 weeks ago
ripple_effect@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 weeks ago
Probably part of their plan to get rid of ads for good.