Syed Imran Haider 
Instagram seems to be fully packed with HDR (High Dynamic Range) videos, though it does not have to be this way. Samsung and Apple insisted users go with HDR video recording even before they understood the technology. Social media has now unexpectedly cranked up screen brightness on iPhones all over.
Many users might have had brightness-related experiences, who spend time scrolling through their Instagram feed when their iPhone’s screen cranked the brightness up to 11 for a random video reel or clip.
It becomes even worse when users ignore their brightness settings and get something unpleasant to their eyes in a dark environment. Experts believe it happens because people tend to share an increasing number of HDR videos on social media platforms. And when they play such videos on their fancy Smartphones, the display overdrives to show true-to-life colors with brightness.
While High Dynamic Range (HDR) makes it possible to showcase lifelike colors and contrast, the screen gets excessively bright whether or not users want it to be like that.
HDR Video Recording
Users owning premium smartphones have been recording High Dynamic Range videos for several years. Samsung uses HDR10 Plus, whereas Apple favors Dolby Vision, though these companies haven’t educated their customers about where and when this aptitude could be handy and when it should go off.
Many people use their camera app with default settings on their iPhones, letting it capture pictures or videos in HDR. However, they might not realize that when they upload those images or videos to social media like Instagram, they will seize the screen brightness for those watching with an HDR-capable iPhone.
The latest Instagram videos on iPhones and desktop browsers in SDR highlight brightness and can pull users’ attention away from the object. It looks more antithetical to a display and home theater nerd. A well-used HDR for the most suitable scenarios can reveal stunning results.
Apple Overdue for HDR Preferences
Apple has recently announced that the company is overdue for HDR preferences for the system. High Dynamic Range video recording became a mainstream trend even before most consumers identified the best scenario to use it. The company is about to hit the growing pains that include such an aggressive force from smartphone manufacturers.
Experts doubt Apple will get more vocal over capturing videos in HDR mode. The company no longer allows you to leave HDR for still images on existing iPhones.
iPhone users can get more control with a short-term “fix”, though there is no way to disable HDR play on Instagram. Users cannot turn off the option system-wide in iOS settings. They seem like vital errors in the Dolby Vision recording in the iPhone 12 lineup.
iPhone and Samsung users expect intensely vivid and bright HDR from their devices, including smartphones, laptops, and televisions, though they need to understand the mobile phone does not need such settings at all times. For now, activating iOS’ low power mode is the best way to avoid this random brightness increase and make HDR video playback mainstream.
