YouTube Resolves Widespread Low Quality Playback Issue on iOS Devices

YouTube has resolved a widespread issue that caused low-quality video playback on iOS devices, including full-length videos and Shorts. The problem, which was acknowledged by Google on March 20th, affected a large number of users who reported experiencing degraded streaming quality. YouTube confirmed in an update that the issue is now fixed and that all streaming should be back to normal for users. The fix was implemented on Google’s side without requiring an app update. Users are encouraged to report if they continue to experience issues. Additionally, the article mentions other recent developments related to YouTube, such as a bug that auto-plays Shorts by default and the platform's growing podcast user base.