The method uses multi-channel audio (e.g. 5.1 AC3 or 7.1/Atmos E-AC3) and Apple recalculates it. It realistically only works with headphones though (and only in theory with 2 speakers).

HBO Max employed several cost-cutting measures starting with mid-2022 such as removing content from the platform (including sci-fi Westworld) and cancelling a bunch of Max Originals such as Gossip

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