Disney is upgrading iTunes Store movie purchases to 4K HDR for free
Many Disney movies that are available to rent and purchase through the iTunes Store have been upgraded to 4K resolution and HDR color at no additional charge, with more to follow.
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macOS Big Sur beta 4 enables support for 4K HDR playback of YouTube videos in Safari
Yesterday’s release of Big Sur beta 4 has brought the ability to play 4K and HDR YouTube videos to Safari on Mac.
Apple TV 4K owners complain some Apple TV+ shows are no longer streaming in Dolby Vision
Owners of the Apple TV 4K set-top box have taken to Apple’s forums, Twitter and Reddit to complain about certain shows no longer streaming in the Dolby Vision HDR format.
Here’s everywhere you can watch Apple TV+
Wondering whether your device is on the official list of compatible Apple TV+ hardware? Don’t you worry a thing, iDownloadBlog has you covered!
Apple is readying an external 6K monitor with HDR support for a possible WWDC 2019 debut
The external monitor pro customers were promised a year ago should feature, among other things, HDR support for richer colors, better contrast and smoother gradients.
Apple’s new video wants to sell you on Smart HDR photography of the latest iPhones
Apple’s official YouTube channel last night published a video dedicated to the Smart HDR photography feature available on the new iPhone XR, iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max models.
iPhone XR supports Dolby Vision and HDR10 content even without a true HDR display
Yes, you can play high dynamic range (HDR) video on your iPhone XR. No, it’s not true HDR. What you’re actually seeing is simulated color without most of the visual enhancements and fidelity afforded by the superior OLED panels.
iPad Pro rumor: 4K HDR video via USB-C, new magnetic port, updated Apple Pencil & more
Apple should hold an event this month to unveil the latest iPad Pro models for 2018. The tablets are expected to come outfitted with a USB-C port that will be used to output 4K HDR video to external displays. An updated Smart Keyboard and third-party accessories will be handled by a new Magnetic Connector on the rear side.
Refreshed Fire TV costs $10 more, but brings 4K & Dolby Atmos support, 3 HDR formats
Amazon has refreshed its Fire TV HDMI dingle, adding support for 4K resolutions, the Dolby Atmos surround sound and three major HDR video formats: HDR10, HDR+ and Dolby Vision.
How to disable Smart HDR and re-enable manual HDR imaging on iPhone XS & Max
Your iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max automatically uses HDR imaging when it’s most effective, but you can disable Smart HDR at will. We show you how.
What are HDR, Auto HDR & Smart HDR shooting modes and how do they boost my iPhone photography game?
Your iPhone has supported HDR imaging for almost a decade now. The new Smart HDR feature, afforded by the iPhone XS/Max/Xr series, is an always-on HDR mode shooting mode that takes advantage of the A12 Bionic chip and the improved camera sensors to take multiple images at different exposure levels and blend them together. The result is a single photograph with great contrast and a lot better detail in the bright and midtone areas.
How to watch YouTube in HDR
High dynamic range video offers a broader range of color and luminance provided your device has an HDR-capable screen. iDownloadBlog invites you to peruse this handy tutorial with step-by-step instructions on watching YouTube’s HDR content on your Apple devices.
