The top 6 new YouTube features
YouTube has added six new features. Some are available today, and others will come out in the next few weeks. You can now move through videos in new ways and lock your screen to avoid tapping out by mistake. There are fresh designs for headers and collections, new intro animations, and video descriptions. The ambient theme is now part of the light theme.
Press and Hold to Speed Up Videos
You can now press and hold to make YouTube videos play twice as fast. This helps you watch long videos more quickly.
New Video Descriptions
YouTube is changing video descriptions. They will be easier to scroll through and have better links to social media with logos.
Sing to Find a Song
If you can’t remember a song’s name, you can sing, hum, or play it. YouTube will find the song using AI. This feature will start on Android soon.
New 'Live' Animations
YouTube is adding cool animations. When a host says to like or subscribe, the buttons will animate. If you click them, there will be a small explosion. Top comments will rotate below the video, and you will see real-time views and likes in the first 24 hours.
New Seek Changes
YouTube is making it easier to find parts of a video. Preview thumbnails are bigger. If you change your mind while seeking, just release the bar to go back to where you were.
You Tab
The Library tab and account page are now combined in the You tab. This new tab will show your watch history, playlists, purchases, account settings, and channel info.
Latest YouTube Updates
1: YouTube Video: 1080p Enhanced
YouTube TV and Primetime Channels now offer a better 1080p video quality called "1080p Enhanced." This feature is for users with updated 4K-compatible devices. You can change your video quality settings anytime in your account.
To get the best experience, YouTube suggests upgrading to a 4K streaming device.
2: YouTube’s 2024 Vision Announcement
YouTube shared its 2024 plans:
- Using AI to boost creativity, especially in Shorts and music.
- Supporting top creators like big entertainment studios.
- Improving the YouTube TV experience and growing YouTube TV and Music Premium subscribers.
- Protecting the YouTube community with strong policies.
3: YouTube RSS Feed for Audio-First Podcasts
Podcast creators can now upload their RSS feeds to YouTube. This will turn each podcast episode into a video with the show's cover art and automatically add it to their YouTube channel.
4: Experiment: YouTube Color-Filtered Feeds
YouTube is testing a feature that lets users filter their home feed videos by color. You can choose to see feeds with red, blue, or green thumbnails. This test is available to some Android and iOS users.
Conclusion
In conclusion, YouTube is making many new changes to improve how you watch and interact with videos. From speeding up videos by holding down your finger to finding songs by singing, these updates are designed to make your experience better. You'll also see new designs, animations, and features like the You tab that combines your Library and account settings. With improved video quality and exciting future plans, YouTube aims to keep enhancing your viewing experience. Stay tuned for more updates!
FAQs
How can I make videos play faster on YouTube?
You can make videos play faster by pressing and holding the screen.
What’s different about video descriptions on YouTube now?
Video descriptions are easier to read and have better links to social media.
How can I find a song if I don’t know its name?
You can find a song by singing or humming it, and YouTube will soon help you on Android.
What are 'Live' animations on YouTube?
'Live' animations make buttons move when you click them. Comments also move, and you see views and likes in real-time.
How do I find specific parts of a video on YouTube?
You can find parts of a video more easily now with bigger preview pictures. If you change your mind, just let go of the bar to go back.
What is the 'You Tab' on YouTube?
The 'You Tab' puts your history, playlists, and account settings all in one place to make it easier for you.
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