Clarifying HEVC licensing fees, royalties, and why vendors kill HEVC support
Summary
Ars Technica's piece explains how HEVC licensing operates through patent pools like Access Advance and Velos, why OEMs have disabled HEVC features to avoid royalties, and how rising rates may push devices toward AV1. It also covers FRAND disputes, Nokia-led lawsuits, and the open, royalty-free appeal of AV1 as a long-term alternative.