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The Blu-ray Disc Association has announced the features of Ultra HD Blu-ray or next generation Blu-ray discs, which has the capacity to carry 4000p resolution.

Till now the Blu-ray disc’s 1080p is believed to be higher, but the UltraHD Blu-ray Disc can allow highest resolutions, This new format will allow high resolution (3840x2160) videos on Blu-ray disc. The company has been working on providing better sound output to facilitate real-like audibility.

Blu-ray Disc is considered as the benchmark for high definition picture and audio quality, "The technical capabilities of Blu-ray Disc, in particular its significant storage capacity and high data transfer rates, will enable the delivery of an unparalleled, consistent and repeatable UHD experience," said Victor Matsuda, chair, BDA Promotions Committee.

The size of the data supported will be around 66GB-100GB compared to the 25GB or 50 GB on the last version. The new Ultra HD Blu-ray would bring high-end color range, high dynamic range (HDR) and high frame rate content.

Blu-ray players for this advanced version are under preparation, and expected to be available by this year end.

-Kannamsai