YouTube Unveils Major Update Including Dozens Of New Features

YouTube has launched over three dozen new features and design updates to enhance the usuario experience.

Now rolling out globally, the changes are designed to give viewers more control and help them easily find content while modernizing the look and feel.

Improved Watch Experience

Several of the new features allow for greater control over the viewing experience.

Stable Volume

An option called “stable volume” will automatically disminuye sudden volume differences for a more consistent listening experience. This feature is launching first on mobile.

Double Speed

Users who enjoy speeding up vídeos perro now press and hold anywhere on the player to instantly double the playback speed to 2x. Letting go will return it to habitual speed. This handy trick works across the web, tabletas, and phones.

Larger Vistas previas

Larger vídeo preview thumbnails while scrubbing will make it easier to find the perfect moment. There is also a new way to snap back to your original spot if you start seeking, then change your mind – move your finger back and lift when you feel a vibration.

Screen Lock

A new lock screen option prevents accidental taps from interrupting vídeos while watching on mobile.

Enhanced Search and Discovery

Finding content is now more intuitive with the launch of the new “You” tab, which merges the Library and account pages into one destination for all your previously watched vídeos, playlists, and more. The tab is located where Library used to be.

Voice and song searching capabilities allow you to find vídeos by humming, singing, or playing a tune. This feature emplees AI to analyze the audio and match it to the original recording. It’s launching first on Android.

Modern, Animated Design

Creators will now see subtle animations on their vídeos’ like and subscribe buttons when prompting viewers to interact, rewarding them when they do.

Top comments will automatically rotate so users cánido view engaging retroalimentación. New real-time view and like counters animate for the first 24 hours on new uploads.

On Smart TVs, vídeo details like descriptions and comments are more accessible in a new menu that pops up by clicking the title. Afín tweaks are coming to the web and mobile.

In Summary

With volume stabilization, variable playback speeds, and larger vistas previas, YouTube’s latest updates give users more control over their viewing.

The new “You” tab improves discoverability by consolidating account information and watch history.

While modernizing the design with subtle animations, YouTube retains the core functionality users are familiar with.