USDZ is Apple’s most recent file format designed explicitly for augmented reality experiences on its iOS platforms, encompassing both the iPhone and iPad. If you’ve explored the Apple News app or initiated an augmented reality encounter directly from the Safari web browser, your engagement likely involved a USDZ file.
Augmented Reality (AR) is a technology that enhances the real world by overlaying digital information onto a user’s physical environment.… Read the rest
We have shared heaps of iPhone tips so far, but today, our spotlight is on those little slip-ups we have all been guilty of. It doesn’t matter if you are a seasoned iPhone user or a newcomer to the Apple ecosystem – you might be inadvertently hindering your device’s performance. Finally, find out the 10 common iPhone mistakes you should avoid.
Let’s face it; we all crave an iPhone battery that goes the distance.… Read the rest
While we have previously explored some aspects of the Apple ecosystem, there’s one vital piece that’s remained in the shadows for far too long – iCloud. You have probably heard about it, and maybe you have even used it. But, if you find iCloud confusing, you are not alone.
It’s time to find out everything you need to know about this cloud-based service. So, let’s clear up any iCloud confusion and make it a more accessible aspect of your Apple experience.… Read the rest
A question is often asked by those unfamiliar with Mac computers: why Mac users choose to stick with their devices, rather than switch to a Windows-based system?
As someone who has been using Macs for years, I can tell you that there are a number of reasons why many users prefer Macs to Windows. Some of these reasons include the intuitive interface, the excellent hardware and software integration, and the strong ecosystem of apps and services.… Read the rest
Handling native files from Apple such as PAGES, NUMBERS, and KEY files can be a hassle for Windows users. Thus, in this article, we want to show you how you can easily work with Keynote presentations (aka KEY files) on your Windows computer!
First, we shall have a look at what Keynote files are. Then, you can choose from three tutorials on how to effectively work with and open KEY files on Windows.… Read the rest
The AIFF stands for Audio Interchange File Format. Apple developed this audio format Apple in 1985 as an extension of IFF which had been around three years prior. The IFF itself was developed by Electronics Art and widely used on Amiga systems.
AIFF is kind of Apple’s version of WAV (Waveform Audio Format) files. Both AIFF and WAV are considered CD-quality audio. That’s why many audio engineers prefer working with those two.… Read the rest
If you are using Apple products like the iPad or iPhone, you might have noticed that you cannot easily download files from your web browser (might it be safari or another one) to your device.
Why is that so? And the even bigger question: what can I do instead?
We have the answers!
PDFs and other documents, music, images – on an iOS device, it’s difficult to download files like these directly from the browser.… Read the rest
iOS 12 was released on October 30, 2018. With its release, Apple introduced a pack of new features. One of the features is the support of USDZ file format.
Apple developed USDZ format to anticipate the growth of Augmented Reality (AR) technology in mobile phones. The format is based on Pixar’s Universal Scene Description (USD) file specification. Apple simply packaged it along with other assets to render the object in a zero-compression zip file, hence the USDZ name.… Read the rest
Last year, Apple introduced the HEIC file format, a raster image saved in the High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF). We have briefly discussed the facts, problems, and work around with HEIC format too. Fast forward one year, HEIC is still mostly limited to Apple’s environment, but that will soon change.
You see, there’s a new storm coming that will push HEIC harder to the world and its name is Snapdragon 855.… Read the rest
When Apple updated its mobile operating system from iOS 10 to iOS 11, they introduced two new media formats – among other major changes and improvements.
We at Online-Convert.com watched this update very closely and of course, we are especially interested in these new file formats. Last week, we already had a closer look at the new image format HEIC. This article will sum up all you need to know about the new video format HEVC.… Read the rest
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