YouTube Unveils Exciting Updates: Stable Volume, 'You' Tab, Humming-Based Song Search, and More
YouTube, the world's leading video-sharing platform, is on the verge of a major upgrade. This comprehensive transformation encompasses a multitude of features and design adjustments that aim to refine user interaction and amplify the overall viewing experience.
- Stable Volume & Navigation: Smoother volume control and more intuitive video navigation.
- Engagement Boost: Sparkling buttons, rewarding animations, and better comment visibility.
Google is also introducing several other improvements, including sparkling animations for the "Subscribe" and "Like" buttons when creators prompt viewers. Fans engaging with content will be rewarded with a playful explosion of sparkles. Top comments will automatically rotate for easier community interaction, and new video uploads will show real-time view and like counts for the first 24 hours.
A significant change is the integration of the Library and account page into a "You" tab, which consolidates previously watched videos, playlists, downloads, purchases, account settings, and channel information. This update is rolling out on both the web and mobile platforms.
YouTube is set to introduce an innovative feature that enables users to search for songs by singing, humming, or playing a clip. Utilizing AI, the platform will match the sound to the original recording. Similar to Google Search, this feature will be available on Android in the coming weeks.
Furthermore, YouTube on smart TVs is implementing a vertical menu for quicker access to video chapters, descriptions, and comments. This feature is also being extended to web and mobile platforms, along with a cleaner, scrollable description section. The platform is committed to further enhancements in the future, including design elements for the YouTube Kids app.