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Stream Simplified: The Essential Guide to Running YouTube TV Without Extra Hardware
Ditch the cable box and enjoy live TV with YouTube TV's app-based service, available on virtually any modern TV or device.
YouTube for Android Tests 'Play Something' Floating Action Button
YouTube for Android is testing a 'Play something' FAB that starts a video in the Shorts player, taking into account user preferences.
YouTube TV Offers Temporary Price Lock for Some Users amidst Pending Price Hike
Days after misleadingly calling a price hike an error, YouTube TV informed customers that it would be raising prices to $82.99/month. As many try to cancel, though, YouTube TV is handing out a 6-month price lock of the current rate for some subscribers.
YouTube Music Introduces 'Pin to Speed Dial' Customization for Quick Access
YouTube Music is rolling out a new 'Pin to Speed dial' option that lets you customize the new grid introduced in October, allowing users to quickly access their favorite songs and playlists.
YouTube Web Player Gets Custom Playback Speed Controls
YouTube on the web now offers fine-tunable ('Custom') playback speed.
YouTube TV Price Increase: $10 Hike in January 2025, Citing Rising Content Costs
YouTube TV is set to increase its monthly subscription price by $10 to $82.99 starting from January 13, 2025, citing the rising cost of content and investments in service quality as reasons for the hike. This marks the sixth price increase since the platform's launch in 2017.
YouTube App Introduces Translucent Bottom Bar for Enhanced User Experience
YouTube's translucent bottom bar with a frosted glass effect is now rolling out on Android and iOS, offering a more immersive browsing experience.
YouTube Music Introduces Timestamp Sharing for Podcasts and Songs
YouTube Music now allows users to share specific timestamps, making it easier to share favorite moments from podcasts or long recordings.
YouTube Music tests a new Now Playing redesign with reorganized controls
YouTube Music tests a new Now Playing redesign which reorganizes the play/pause, next/last track and other controls
YouTube Rolls Out Updated Bottom Bar on Android with Refreshed Icons
YouTube continues to roll out a series of new features and design updates, including an updated bottom bar on Android with refreshed icons for Home, Shorts, creating content, and Subscriptions.
YouTube Premium Subscribers Unexpectedly See Ads, Despite Company's Assurance
Some YouTube Premium subscribers are reporting seeing ads despite paying for an ad-free experience, but YouTube says this should not be happening and that users should contact support if they encounter ads.
YouTube Revamps Playback Speed Controls on Android and iOS Apps
YouTube is rolling out a redesigned playback speed control for its Android and iOS apps, making it easier to adjust the speed of videos with a new slider and preset increments.
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