The YouTube has just announced that many new features and improvements will be added to its app in the coming weeks.
These changes are rolling out to the web, mobile TV and YouTube Music starting today, but may not be available to everyone at the same time.
One of the most exciting new changes coming to YouTube is the Sleep Timer. This feature was tested with Premium subscribers earlier this year, and YouTube announced that it is now making it available to everyone.
With Sleep Timer, YouTube users can set a timer to automatically pause videos after a certain amount of time (10, 15, 20, 30, 45 minutes or 1 hour). Sleep Timer is now available to all users on YouTube on mobile devices.
Also, we have a very useful set of playlist improvements. First of all, YouTubers will soon be able to invite others to create a playlist together using a special link or QR code.
Additionally, YouTube is launching new customization tools to make your playlist more personal. Upcoming tools allow users to design their own custom thumbnails for playlists using their own photos or create new ones with artificial intelligence.
Creating a custom thumbnail is done by selecting an image from the camera roll and then personalizing it with text, filters or stickers. If you want to use AI to create a custom thumbnail, just tap Create with AI, select a theme, and choose from the AI creations on offer.
In addition to the changes above, YouTube announced that later this year, users will be able to vote for videos in playlists to make it easier to create the best playlist.
Additionally, YouTube is introducing some improvements to its miniplayer. For example, the new miniplayer allows users to resize the window and move it around in the YouTube mobile app. This will make it more convenient to search for videos while you’re already watching one.
Also, badges are coming to the YouTube and YouTube Music mobile apps. Only a few badges will be available at launch, but more will be added in the coming months.
Last but not least, the YouTube TV experience is being upgraded. Most of the changes are in the visual area, so expect to see new pink colors, along with other light touches that will add dynamism to the app.
In addition to this, Short on TV gets a new user interface that makes it easier to read reviews while browsing the store and watching videos. Now, whenever you visit a creator’s channel, a video will automatically start, giving users a glimpse of the creator’s content.
Source: techblog.gr
