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YouTube Music first significantly updated the design of artist pages in 2019, followed by some Material You tweaks. Another update is currently being tested to give the platform a modern look and improved functionality.
YouTube is introducing a new policy that allows users to request the removal of content created with artificial intelligence if it includes an image or voice that resembles a real person.
YouTube has announced new features for its Premium subscribers. Users can now take advantage of Jump Ahead, which allows them to quickly skip through frequently skipped sections of a video using the "Jump Ahead" button. The feature is available on Android with iOS support coming soon.
YouTube on Android TV and Google TV now supports Stable Volume, which was previously only available on smartphones and tablets.
YouTube's mobile app may soon get the long-awaited sleep timer feature, which will allow users to set a time to automatically switch off video playback. This will be a handy addition for those who are used to falling asleep to the sound of videos.
YouTube now allows users to remove AI content that mimics their face or voice. Takedown requests will be reviewed manually, and misleading videos will be removed.
Google has started cracking down and cancelling cheap YouTube Premium subscriptions obtained using a VPN. According to reports on Reddit, YouTube simply cancels Premium subscriptions if the user used a VPN to get a lower subscription price.
YouTube Music is preparing to introduce a new 'Request Music' feature that uses artificial intelligence. The latest APK analysis of the app (version 7.06.53) showed hints of this change.
Video hosting service YouTube has begun testing a new feature called "Notes." This feature allows viewers to leave helpful notes on videos that provide relevant and easily understood context. Unlike regular comments, viewers' notes will be placed in a more dedicated section between the video title and the channel name.
The YouTube Music app is officially available for Garmin smartwatches. This is great news for Garmin users, who can now listen to their favourite music and podcasts directly from their wrists.
In light of YouTube's recent struggles with anti-banner ads, the platform is considering embedding ads directly on the server, which could make ad blocking nearly impossible.
Popular music service YouTube Music is working on introducing a new feature that will allow users to rate playlists. Currently, the service displays the total number of times a playlist has been listened to, but does not show how it has been received by other users. However, this may soon change.
The YouTube search bar for Android has received a new Google Lens integration.
Video hosting YouTube has changed its policy on the distribution of content related to firearms. From 18 June this year, videos showing homemade or automatic weapons, as well as certain accessories to them, will be available only to users over 18 years of age. Also completely banned are videos that explain how to bypass safety devices from firearms.
YouTube continues to add new experimental features as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities. After launching Dream Track, a set of experimental tools for creating unique music in Shorts, YouTube introduced another feature, Dream Screen.
