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YouTube for Android TV adds prominent 'Subscribe' button to player UI
YouTube for Android TV adds prominent 'Subscribe' button to player UI, making it easier to subscribe to channels when you find content you enjoy.
YouTube Debunks Viral Homepage Layout Hiding Video View Counts and Upload Dates
YouTube has debunked a viral screenshot claiming to show a new homepage layout that hides video view counts and upload dates, confirming it is not an official test.
YouTube Music Updates with Refreshed Design Elements and Features
YouTube Music updates design of the three-dot overflow menu to match the look of the main YouTube app, making it a floating panel with rounded corners.
YouTube Hyperlinked Comments Appear More Widely on Mobile
YouTube hyperlinked comments are now appearing more widely in video comment sections as a somewhat spammy way to help users find more about a specific topic or interest point.
YouTube 'Premium Lite' Plan Expanding To More Countries With Ad Removal
YouTube "Premium Lite" is a paid monthly subscription that removes most ads on YouTube, and nothing else.
YouTube's design updates: A fresh look and improved user experience
YouTube UI is getting some design updates across mobile, web, and TV with updated bottom bar, frosted glass effect for top and bottom bars on mobile & web.
YouTube Introduces New Miniplayer, Sleep Timer, and Fine-Tunable Playback Speed Updates
YouTube is officially rolling out a handful of new features, including an updated miniplayer, sleep timer, fine-tunable playback speed, and more. The app's updates bring useful tools to users both on mobile and desktop platforms.
YouTube for Android TV Gets an Account Switcher Launch Screen
YouTube for Android TV introduces a new 'Who's watching' account switcher launch screen, improving the experience for households with multiple users accessing one system.
YouTube Accidentally Bans Accounts and Removes Channels, Promises Fix
YouTube appears to have accidentally removed channels and banned accounts for violating its “spam, deceptive practices, and scams policy” even for users that have never uploaded videos in what looks to be a bug. All channels incorrectly removed for Spam & Deceptive Practices have been fully reinstated.
YouTube mistakenly bans accounts & removes channels for 'spam'
YouTube appears to have accidentally removed channels and banned accounts for violating its "spam, deceptive practices, and scams policy" even for users that have never uploaded videos.
YouTube Shorts Duration Extended to 3 Minutes, New Features Announced
YouTube Shorts will soon be 3 minutes long, up from the previous limit of 60 seconds, with the change applying to videos that are square or taller in aspect ratio starting October 15th. This was a top requested feature by creators.
YouTube prompts removal of third-party Juno app from App Store
YouTube prompts Apple to remove Juno, a third-party YouTube client built for Vision Pro, from the App Store due to vague guideline violations.
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