YouTube Premium subscribers now have access to five new features that aim to enhance their overall YouTube experience. These features include a new skip feature for Android users in the US, picture-in-picture support for YouTube Shorts on Android devices, smart downloads for YouTube Shorts on the web, conversational AI for Android users in the US, and a redesigned watch page also on the web.
The skip feature allows users to double-tap to skip ahead and go directly to the most popular part of the video. Picture-in-picture support for YouTube Shorts enables users to multitask while watching short videos. Smart downloads for YouTube Shorts ensure that users always have content to watch even when offline. Conversational AI allows users to ask an AI bot questions about the video they are watching. The redesigned watch page changes how video and other page elements are displayed on screen.
While these new features are currently labeled as experimental, they provide additional value to YouTube Premium subscribers. The subscription service, which costs $14 / £12 / AU$17 per month, also includes YouTube Music Premium. With over 100 million subscribers for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium combined, these new features aim to give users more control over their YouTube experience.
In addition to these new features, YouTube has been exploring the use of AI for generating songs and creating AI celebrities on the platform. The company has also taken steps to cancel Premium subscriptions purchased using VPNs. These developments show that YouTube is continuously looking for ways to innovate and improve the user experience for its subscribers.
Overall, these new features, along with the existing perks of YouTube Premium, make the subscription service a valuable investment for those who frequently use the platform. With the addition of these features, YouTube continues to solidify its position as a leading platform for video streaming and content creation.
