Disney+ Upgrades Israeli App Four Years After Launch With New Features and Global Access
Translated & summarized from Calcalist by baba
Disney+ is upgrading its Israeli app to the version used in Europe and the US starting September 9, improving features and allowing viewing abroad. The original app, launched in June 2022, faced criticism for lacking key functions. Users must download the new app and reset profiles, with the old app available until October 12.
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- Disney+ replaces Israeli app with US/Europe version on September 9.
- New app offers improved user experience and viewing abroad.
- Original June 2022 launch used Indian Hotstar platform, causing feature gaps.
- Subscription price and content remain unchanged.
- New features include smarter recommendations, ESPN updates, and parental controls.
- Users must download new app and reset profiles; old app available until October 12.
Disney+ is replacing its Israeli streaming app with the version used in Europe and the US, effective September 9. The upgrade aims to improve user experience and enable content viewing while abroad. Disney+ originally launched in Israel in June 2022, bringing its extensive catalog including Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar content. However, the initial launch faced criticism due to the app's reliance on the Indian Hotstar platform, which lacked features available in other regions such as trailer viewing, advanced search, group watch, and offered lower video quality.
The new app will maintain the same subscription price and content availability but will introduce enhanced features like smarter content recommendations, a revamped ESPN viewing experience, new parental controls with a dedicated kids section, and the ability to watch while traveling internationally. Users will need to download the new app from app stores and reconfigure their user profiles, though login credentials will remain unchanged. Disney will guide customers through the transition steps from now until the new app's launch. The current app will remain accessible on most devices until it is phased out on October 12.
