HDR is the next big leap in video, 4K is simply along for the rideApple's latest generation iPads Pro and Macs don't just support 4K, they support 4K HDR. And it's the HDR part that's key.
There are a lot of rumors circulating about the next-generation Apple TV 5 getting support not just for 4K video but for 4K HDR. The difference between the two is tremendous.
From the The Wall Street Journal:
Apple wants to have major Hollywood films available in ultra-high definition on the new device, expected to go on sale later this year. However, it wants to charge $19.99 for those movies—on par with what it sometimes charges for new HD movies, the people with knowledge of the discussions said. Several Hollywood studios want to charge $5 to $10 more for 4K movies, the people said.
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HDR is the next big leap in video, 4K is simply along for the ride
