On its web version, YouTube has had the "Add to Queue" feature available for some time.
- The three-dot overflow menu will have an Add To Queue feature at the top.
- A queue layout will be shown on YouTube's bottom panel.
- Gestures could be used to interact with the queue panel.
On its Android and iOS apps, YouTube has started testing a 'Add to Queue' feature. Only YouTube Premium subscribers have access to the function for now because it is still being tested. For intended playback, the YouTube mobile apps for iOS and Android have only ever been known to include 'Save To Watch Later' and 'Save To Playlist' capabilities.
These save the video to the user's library, and removing a song from the list requires manual removal. Notably, YouTube's Add To Queue has long been accessible via the web version. According to a report by 9to5Google, only YouTube Premium accounts are eligible to test the Add to Queue feature on the Android and iOS apps. The menu item will be located above the video meta and thumbnail in the three-dot overflow menu.
When a user adds a video to the queue, YouTube will show the videos that are next in line to play in a panel at the bottom of the page. Drag and drop motions on the panel may be used to rearrange the queue, and a swipe left will remove a video from the playlist.
When using the YouTube app on their Android or iOS device, users who are YouTube Premium subscribers and would like to try out the new feature can do so by navigating to the Try New Features area from the profile menu.
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