YouTube expands multi-language audio, pilots localized thumbnails

YouTube has announced the expansion of its multi-language audio feature, making it available to millions of creators worldwide. Continue reading “YouTube expands multi-language audio, pilots localized thumbnails”

YouTube Shorts gets photo-to-video, generative effects, and AI playground tools

YouTube is rolling out new creation tools to Shorts, aimed at making short-form content creation easier and more interactive. The update includes a photo-to-video converter, generative effects powered by Veo 2, and an AI Playground that brings together a range of AI-driven creative tools. Continue reading “YouTube Shorts gets photo-to-video, generative effects, and AI playground tools”

YouTube Shorts to get Veo 3 integration later this summer

YouTube Shorts will soon feature Google’s latest video AI model, Veo 3, which improves video quality and adds audio integration. This model was first unveiled at Google I/O 2025. Continue reading “YouTube Shorts to get Veo 3 integration later this summer”

YouTube Shorts is getting Google Lens integration in beta

YouTube has announced that it will soon bring Google Lens to YouTube Shorts. This new feature will let viewers search for what they see in Shorts using Google Lens. Continue reading “YouTube Shorts is getting Google Lens integration in beta”

YouTube celebrates 20th anniversary with new features, milestones, and hidden gems

YouTube celebrated its 20th anniversary on April 23, 2025, unveiling new features, engagement stats, hidden tools, and special additions to honor two decades of creativity. Continue reading “YouTube celebrates 20th anniversary with new features, milestones, and hidden gems”

YouTube Shorts is getting an upgraded video editor, AI stickers, and more

YouTube on Thursday announced the addition of five new tools designed to enhance video creation for Shorts creators. Vadim Lavrusik, Group Product Manager for YouTube Shorts Creation, described the updates as “more fun and easy ways to get started.” Continue reading “YouTube Shorts is getting an upgraded video editor, AI stickers, and more”

YouTube Premium Lite subscription starts rolling out

YouTube, as expected on Wednesday, announced the expansion of its Premium Lite pilot to users in the United States. Continue reading “YouTube Premium Lite subscription starts rolling out”

YouTube Premium Lite subscription expected soon

YouTube is set to launch a new, budget-friendly subscription called “Premium Lite,” focusing on ad-free podcasts and how-to videos. Unlike the full Premium plan, it excludes music videos, which will still include ads. Continue reading “YouTube Premium Lite subscription expected soon”

YouTube expands Communities feature to more creators

YouTube has announced a broader rollout of its Communities feature, first introduced at the Made on YouTube 2024 event. This feature creates dedicated spaces for creators and viewers to interact directly on the platform. Continue reading “YouTube expands Communities feature to more creators”

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. Continue reading “YouTube TV surpasses 8 million subscribers, CEO shares vision for 2024”

YouTube Music and Premium surpass 100 million subscribers

YouTube has announced that YouTube Music and Premium now have over 100 million subscribers, including trial users. Continue reading “YouTube Music and Premium surpass 100 million subscribers”

YouTube creators get pause comments feature

YouTube is rolling out a new comment moderation feature for creators called Pause. This new feature allows creators to prevent the creation of new comments at the video level, while preserving comments that were already published. Continue reading “YouTube creators get pause comments feature”

YouTube unveils Dream Track for Shorts and Music AI tools powered by Google DeepMind

YouTube has shared a glimpse into its first AI music experiments, featuring a Dream Track for Shorts and Music AI tools developed in collaboration with Google DeepMind. Continue reading “YouTube unveils Dream Track for Shorts and Music AI tools powered by Google DeepMind”

YouTube announces new measures for AI-generated content

YouTube has outlined its commitment to responsible AI innovation, emphasizing a proactive approach to safeguarding against the misuse of AI-generated content. Continue reading “YouTube announces new measures for AI-generated content”

YouTube introduces ‘For You’ section for personalized channel recommendations

YouTube has introduced a new “For you” section on creators’ channel home tabs. This section offers personalized video recommendations based on viewers’ watch history, aiming to enhance engagement and content discovery. Continue reading “YouTube introduces ‘For You’ section for personalized channel recommendations”