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Disney+ loses Google Cast support in Germany and Netherlands due to patent dispute
Key points
- Disney+ disabled Google Cast in Germany and Netherlands.
- Disabling is due to a patent dispute with InterDigital.
- An injunction was issued against Disney+ in these regions.
- Previous disputes affected 4K HDR and 3D content.
Google Cast Functionality Disabled
Disney+ has removed Google Cast support for users in Germany and the Netherlands. Users attempting to cast content from the app are now receiving a message stating that streaming via Chromecast is unavailable in their country of origin.
Impact of Patent Dispute
This change is a direct result of an ongoing patent dispute between Disney and InterDigital. An injunction has been issued against Disney+ in Germany and the Netherlands, legally barring the app from supporting Google Cast in these regions. Disney is expected to appeal the decision.
Previous Service Interruptions
The patent battle with InterDigital has previously led to other service disruptions for Disney+. In recent months, the app temporarily lost support for 4K HDR playback in Dolby Vision and 3D content in some regions due to similar disputes.
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Reporting from
Disney+ has disabled Google Cast functionality in Germany and the Netherlands following a patent dispute with InterDigital. This injunction prevents users in these regions from casting content from the Disney+ app to their TVs. This is the latest impact of ongoing patent battles, which previously affected 4K HDR and 3D content availability.