Watch out, Dolby: Apple and Google just announced a new custom version of HDR, and it could arrive on the iPhone 18 first

https://www.techradar.com/author/david-nield· Jun 3, 2026 · 3:00 PM UTC ·10 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 39 views

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Apple and Google have announced a new HDR standard called Eclipsa Video, which is set to debut on smartphones. This standard aims to improve the HDR viewing experience by tailoring it to the specific brightness limits of devices. Eclipsa Video will not directly compete with existing standards like Dolby Vision or HDR10+, focusing instead on mobile and laptop displays.

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▪Eclipsa Video is a new HDR standard developed by Apple, Google, and NBCUniversal.
▪The standard aims to enhance HDR performance by adapting to the brightness limits of different devices.
▪Initial support for Eclipsa Video will be required at both hardware and software levels, with a focus on smartphones.

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Tech Watch out, Dolby: Apple and Google just announced a new custom version of HDR, and it could arrive on the iPhone 18 first News By David Nield published 3 June 2026 Say hello to Eclipsa Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Dolby Vision 2 is coming, but so is another standard (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Eclipsa Video is a new HDR standard heading to phones firstIt's backed by experts from Google, Apple, and NBC UniversalFor now, it won't be competing directly against Dolby Vision or HDR10+There's yet another HDR (High…

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