Why does Apple insist on using .mov files?
This isn't a rant, I'm genuinely asking a question, just after I vent my frustration regarding this archaic and unnecessary file type.
.mov files are consistently 10x larger than .mp4 files for seemingly no difference in video or audio quality. Apple devices also have no issues playing .mp4 files. In fact, most third-party software (I'm thinking of Discord but I'm sure there are others) can't even open .mov files. I guess what I'm asking is why does Apple willingly choose to save videos in a file format that completely fills out the user's storage, and is it possible to change the default video file format from .mov to .mp4? I'm sick of having to convert every video I want to send to anyone.
iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 15