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YouTubeAug 6, 2022Aug 6, 2022

YouTube testing new ‘Pinch to zoom’ feature for Premium subscribers

YouTube is testing a new ‘pinch to zoom’ feature on mobile with its Premium subscribers, according to a new report. The feature works in both portrait and in landscape view. Paying users will soon be able to use ‘Pinch to…

YouTubeJul 12, 2022Jul 12, 2022

YouTube announces Picture-in-Picture is finally coming to iOS

by Asma Hussain

YouTube has just announced the expansion of Picture-in-Picture support for iPhones and iPad. Picture-in-Picture allows users to watch videos from their favorite creators while scrolling through social media apps, texting, browsing the web, etc. The video will continue to play…

Android iOS YouTubeMay 20, 2022May 20, 2022

YouTube updates video player with new graphs to show most replayed parts, video chapters and more

by Rida Imran

YouTube has updated its video player with new graphs to show the most replayed parts of a video, Single Loop, and more on iOS, Android, and desktop versions of the app. Previously, the most replayed feature was only available to…

iOS iPad iPhone iPod Touch YouTubeApr 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…

Android iOS YouTubeFeb 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 TV YouTubeJan 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….

iOS iPhone YouTubeDec 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…

iPad iPhone Mac YouTubeNov 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…

Chrome Mac Windows YouTubeSep 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…

YouTube Shorts adds Collab, Q&A stickers, and more on iOS

YouTube tests new AI-generated video summaries

Google might launch YouTube gaming service “Playables” on mobile and desktop

YouTube to restrict ad blockers for the service’s free-tier

Youtube Music app now features podcasts but only in the U.S.

YouTube testing new ‘Pinch to zoom’ feature for Premium subscribers

YouTube announces Picture-in-Picture is finally coming to iOS

YouTube updates video player with new graphs to show most replayed parts, video chapters and more

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

YouTube introduces redesigned video player on iOS and Android apps

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

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

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

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

YouTube is testing video downloads on the web for premium subscribers