YouTube Premium introduces Jump ahead button, PiP for Shorts, and more

YouTube has introduced new premium features for subscribers, including the ability to skip to key moments and smart downloads for offline viewing.

YouTube cancels premium subscriptions purchased via VPNs

YouTube has announced a crackdown on users trying to access cheaper Premium subscriptions through VPNs, reports TechCrunch.

YouTube expands ‘Playables’ to all users, includes 75 games

YouTube has announced the global launch of Playables, bringing free, casual games to its platform after testing last year. Initially exclusive to YouTube Premium members, Playables are now available on Android, iOS, and the web.

itel Super Guru 4G VoLTE feature phone with in-built UPI, cloud-based YouTube app launched for Rs. 1799

itel has unveiled its latest addition to the Super Guru Series with the launch of the itel Super Guru 4G feature phone in India. Sporting a 2-inch display, this device offers dual 4G SIM connectivity with VoLTE support.

YouTube targets third-party apps in ad-blocking crackdown

Late last year, YouTube initiated its battle against ad-blockers, extending its focus to third-party ad-blocker apps. Initially, the crackdown targeted ad-blockers allowing users to bypass ads without YouTube Premium, primarily on PCs via the website.

YouTube Music now offers ‘hum-to-search’ songs on Android

YouTube Music is introducing a new song search feature on Android, as reported by 9to5Google. Now, when you launch the search function, you’ll notice a fresh “Song” tab alongside “Voice”.

YouTube TV surpasses 8 million subscribers, CEO shares vision for 2024

In his letter, YouTube’s CEO, Neal Mohan, shared insights on upcoming changes and his vision for 2024. He highlighted four significant investments across YouTube and expressed excitement for the future.

YouTube for TV: Long-form ads and breaks between Shorts

You might often be annoyed with YouTube ads interrupting your streaming experience, especially for long-form content. Back in September, Google announced that it was exploring options to reduce this kind of interruptions by introducing fewer longer ad breaks to create a smoother viewing experience.

Nokia 110 4G and 106 4G get YouTube Shorts and other cloud apps

HMD launched the Nokia 106 and Nokia 110 4G feature phones in India earlier this year, both featuring UPI payment support. Now, to add more convenience to users, the company is introducing YouTube Shorts and a range of other cloud apps to its best-selling feature phones.

YouTube Premium introduces Playables, enabling in-app gaming

YouTube Premium introduces Playables, enabling users to play games directly on the platform without the need for separate downloads. This feature, integrated by Google this week, prompts Premium members to activate it, accessible in the Explore tab.