Google to launch Courses on YouTube in India

Today, the 8th version of Google for India 2022 was live-streamed on YouTube. The Union Minister of Railways, Communication, and Information and Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared the stage at the event.

YouTube is testing video queue for Android and iOS

YouTube is testing a new premium feature that lets you set up videos to watch next by adding videos to your queue while continuing to watch content. You can edit the order in which videos play, or remove videos from the Queue. This functionality already exists on the web.

YouTube begins rolling out its own custom Gaming emotes

YouTube has started rolling out its own personalized emotes. YouTube Emotes, which are similar to Twitch emotes, can be used in comment sections and live conversations across YouTube; however, the platform previously permitted individual streamers to offer their own reactions and emotes.

YouTube rolls out new startup sound and animations for Smart TVs

YouTube has been making changes to many areas of its brand recently. Most recently, it released a Shorts player for Smart TVs and even revamped its user interface for the web, giving it a more modern look. Now, the service is giving YouTube a new sound when it starts up, giving it a jingle that … Continue reading “YouTube rolls out new startup sound and animations for Smart TVs”

YouTube begins rolling out Shorts player for Smart TVs

Starting today, you can watch YouTube Shorts on TVs. Google has also detailed the design process for bringing Shorts to this new platform. This gives a full picture of the steps needed to bring video formats that were made for mobile devices to your TV.

Google rolls out Primetime Channels on YouTube in U.S.

Starting today, YouTube users can sign up for Primetime Channels and watch TV, movies, and sports from 30+ streaming services. It’s possible YouTube has everything from creative videos to Oscar-winning blockbusters and episodes of your favourite series.

YouTube gets Separate Tabs for Videos, Shorts, Live Videos

Following a new look and a number of new features that were delivered to users earlier this week, YouTube has started rolling out separate tabs for Live Videos, Shorts, and Videos today. According to YouTube, the move will make it simpler for viewers to find the types of material they are most interested in when … Continue reading “YouTube gets Separate Tabs for Videos, Shorts, Live Videos”

YouTube gets an updated look, pinch to zoom and more

Starting today, YouTube has a new look and a number of new features that will improve the user experience by making streaming more modern and immersive. Recently, YouTube introduced channel handles for easier mentions.

Google Messages gets replies, YouTube PiP, emoji reactions

Google has announced a major update to its Messages app, as well as a new icon for it, as well as the Google Phone and Contacts apps. The new icons are intended to work with Android’s ‘Material You’ themes. The Messages app now includes the ability to watch YouTube videos within the app, as well … Continue reading “Google Messages gets replies, YouTube PiP, emoji reactions”

YouTube ends Premium subscription trial for 4K videos

A few weeks ago, Google partially tested a modification to YouTube Premium that would have prevented free users from watching 4K videos. Now, YouTube has confirmed that it ended its test where you needed a premium account to watch videos in 4K.

YouTube introduces channel handles for easier mentions

In order to make it simpler for users to discover and converse with creators and one another on the Google-owned streaming platform, YouTube has introduced handles. Although the service has attempted to personalize things with channel URLs, it is now going a step further with distinct handles for each channel, providing artists and viewers with … Continue reading “YouTube introduces channel handles for easier mentions”

YouTube tests requiring Premium subscription for 4K videos

YouTube is experimenting with placing its 4K content under a YouTube Premium membership. Several users reported witnessing playback of 2160p HD video restricted with wording designating it as a paid feature in recent weeks.