DW-TV's program can now be received in the 16:9 widescreen TV format. Until the end of the transition period DW-TV will be broadcasting in alternating formats, the 4:3 and the 16:9 widescreen format.
The amount of time that many people spend staring at their cellphones and tablets, including to stream movies and TV shows, is another factor driving the growth of widescreen TV screens.