Only when we're flying down to Vancouver. Always download a movie or 2 on the phone the day before, and I have something to watch on the flight down. (Our Airline up here doesn't have TV's built into the seats)
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iPhone XS Max Do you watch films on your XS Max?
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The larger iPhones are excellent for viewing media of all kinds, even (some would say especially) video. I have an iPad Pro which in theory is a great video-viewing device, but because of where I use it, I have to sit hunched over a table top, which isn't ideal for extended periods of time. My XS Max can be used in any number of situations, which is a huge advantage. But more importantly, I've found that the experience of watching video on the iPhone is very different psychologically compared to my big TV or even the 10.5" iPad. There is a degree of intimacy when using the iPhone which makes viewing video a more personal and involving experience. Viewing long movies on the XS Max screen isn't always practical, but subjectively it can be very satisfying and even rewarding.
To me the notch is a non-issue. The debate about the notch, love it or hate it, becomes irrelevant after a while. For me, the max serves the purpose well although I generally won't watch more than an hour.
YouTube. And on the plane movies and Netflix. I can’t say I do that often. Only when there’s little choice of devices.