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iOSiPadiPhoneiPod TouchYouTubeApr 11, 2022Apr 12, 2022

YouTube discontinues picture-in-picture experiment for iOS, but it still works for existing users [Update]

by Imran Hussain

YouTube has officially discontinued its picture-in-picture video playback experiment for iOS users. The company had been testing its YouTube picture-in-picture feature for iOS since last year, and it was limited to Premium subscribers only. However, instead of rolling it out…

AndroidiOSYouTubeFeb 2, 2022

YouTube introduces redesigned video player on iOS and Android apps

by Rida Imran

For its iOS and Android mobile apps, YouTube has redesigned the video player to easily access buttons to view comments, like or dislike content, and more in full-screen mode. In the older version of YouTube’s video player on mobile, users…

Apple TVYouTubeJan 29, 2022Jan 29, 2022

The first episode of Apple TV+ ‘The Afterparty’ is available for free on YouTube

by Asma Hussain

Apple TV+ made has made the first episode of its new show, The Afterparty, available to stream for free on YouTube. Since the first episode of the series is now available to anyone who can access YouTube, Apple can take…

YouTubeDec 21, 2021Dec 21, 2021

YouTube TV loses Disney-owned networks after contract expired [U: Disney content restored]

by Asma Hussain

YouTube TV customers are no longer able to access any Disney-owned channels including popular networks like ESPN and ABC on the streaming service after Google failed to strike a new deal with the media giant and subsequently lost its contract….

iOSiPhoneYouTubeDec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021

YouTube Music widely rolls out ‘2021 Recap’ on iOS and Android

by Rida Imran

As the end of 2021 is coming closer, several apps are sharing the best apps, songs, and artists of the year. But YouTube Music is offering users a more personalized recap of the music they enjoyed listening to this year…

iPadiPhoneMacYouTubeNov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021

Safari extension “Vinegar” replaces YouTube player with HTML5 based player to remove bloat

by Rida Imran

Safari extensions allow users to personalize their web browsing experience on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. App Store offers several extensions to alleviate that web browsing via Apple’s native browser. A Safari extension for YouTube “Vinegar” is updated with new features…

ChromeMacWindowsYouTubeSep 23, 2021Sep 23, 2021

YouTube is testing video downloads on the web for premium subscribers

by Rida Imran

YouTube now allows its premium subscribers to video download videos on the web. The option to download videos on a WiFi connection gives users the freedom to watch them offline whenever and wherever they want and it helps them save…

YouTubeSep 4, 2021Sep 4, 2021

YouTube Music and Premium subscribers surpass 50 million mark

by Rida Imran

Youtube has announced that its Music and Premium subscribers have surpassed 50 million, a milestone the company accredits to content diversity on the platform. As part of the YouTube Premium subscription plan, its Music streaming service integrates “watching, listening, and…

AndroidHow tosYouTubeAug 29, 2021Aug 29, 2021

How to use YouTube picture-in-picture on Android

by Usman Hussain

Android has its own feature called Picture-in-Picture that allows smartphones running on Android 8.0 Oreo or later to multitask while in between apps. The feature can be enabled for select apps with a few simple steps. Picture-in-Picture allows you to search…

How tosYouTubeAug 22, 2021Mar 31, 2022

How to enable YouTube picture-in-picture mode on iPhone

by Asma Hussain

In June, Google announced that YouTube for iOS is officially getting picture-in-picture support, allowing non-premium and Premium subscribers to continue watching videos in a floating window while using other apps. Currently, the feature is only rolling out for Premium members,…