As the lines between device makers, network operators, and content providers blur, the user experience has become more critical both as a point of competitive differentiation and a way to increase customer satisfaction. Fast and intuitive navigation and search, picture quality, and broadband performance are all major components of the user experience. New features such as convenience services and natural device communication methods continue to drive innovation forward.
From the article "Innovations In Content Discovery, Quality Key To Improving Users' Streaming Media Experience" by Barbara Kraus.
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