Feb. 19 -- "Why isn't MP3 dead yet," complained reader Matt Bieschke to me in an e-mail. "I've been waiting a long time for MP3 to die, and it just seems to get more popular." It's a good question, ...

The MP3 file format was always encumbered with patents, but as of 2017, the last patent finally expired. Although the format became synonymous with the digital music revolution that started in the ...

You can play MP3 files on an iPhone using four methods: the Files app for direct playback, Apple Music to sync files from a Mac, third-party apps like VLC for more features, and cloud storage services ...

Converting YouTube videos into MP3 files is a commonly practiced method for people who wish to enjoy audio content from videos offline. This can be particularly useful for listening to music, podcasts ...