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.

YouTube to share ad revenue with Shorts creators

Google is launching the next round of our platform’s rewards for creativity. The next generation of creative entrepreneurs is supported by Made on YouTube. Additional opportunities for creators to earn money with Shorts, more options for creators to become partners, and a new vision for the music industry’s relationship with creators are also revealed.

YouTube ML to turn landscape video ads into vertical; testing 5 to 10 unskippable ‘bumper ads’

Google has officially announced that YouTube’s Universal App and TrueView campaigns would soon support vertical video advertisements. As the company develops new methods to create vertical video advertising on YouTube, the company undoubtedly wants to adapt to the requirements of the constantly expanding mobile audience in the best way possible.

Google Meet gets Live sharing of YouTube, Spotify and games

In June, Google said that it would combine its two video calling services into a single one and update Google Duo to include all the features of Google Meet. And now, this upgrade, which began rolling out last month, allows everyone to access additional capabilities, including scheduling and joining meetings, virtual backdrops, in-meeting chat, and … Continue reading “Google Meet gets Live sharing of YouTube, Spotify and games”

YouTube Picture-in-Picture support for iPhone and iPad now available globally

YouTube started testing Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support when viewing content, for iOS and iPadOS Premium users in the US last year. Today, after testing and experiments, the company has finally rolled out the feature globally for premium users. This feature is already available for Android users.