YouTube updates and adds one of the most requested features
YouTube has been updated with new features who strive to improve the playback quality in all their applications. The list contains one of the most requested features by platform users. Very soon you will be able adjust playback speed in shorter incrementswhich until now was only possible in desktop applications.
The company has announced a slew of new features coming to the web, mobile apps and TV version. This is part YouTube’s big annual update, fixing bugs and adding features. based on user reviews. In the 2024 version, the platform finally heard the community’s prayers and made more subtle playback adjustments.
From now on, users can change playback speed in 0.05x increments. This function is activated via a link in the preset speed menu. If you don’t like any of the options YouTube offers, just click (or tap) “Custom” and adjust the scroll bar until you find one you like.
He the fine tuning range starts from 0.25x and goes up to 2x, so you won’t be able to play videos at lower or higher speeds. Another helpful tip is to not pause the video as speed changes are applied in real time and you can watch them by selecting options using the scroll bar.
Playback speed at short intervals available on the Internet and will come to the mobile application. YouTube has confirmed that once you change the speed, the app will use it by default for all videos. If you want to return to the default setting, simply select “Normal” from the menu.
YouTube has a new mini-player and thumbnails created using artificial intelligence.
YouTube also showed mini-player that moves across the screen while browsing on the platform. Until now, the only available option to view the background video is to scroll down. This option allows playback to continue, but the image is very small.
There is a mini player a kind of PiP with buttons for fast forward, slow down and pause. The user can move it around the screen to customize it when visiting other areas of YouTube, such as feeds or playlists. The latter also receive important changes in the update.
From now on, users will be able create your own sketch using AI in your playlists. This feature allows you to select a theme and choose from the available options. There is also the option to use a photo from your camera roll and edit it with text, filters, or stickers.
Other features included in this update include customizable sleep timer which will pause the video when it’s time to sleep. The user can set it from 10 minutes to 1 hour or select the “Until end of video” option to pause the action and not disturb sleep hours.
YouTube took the opportunity to announce changes to its TV app that include immersive channels or a new Shorts experience. Some button colors and layouts have also been adjusted to improve the user experience.