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  1. Android News

    YouTube is getting a new feature called Reels that works like Stories

    YouTube is testing a new feature called “Reels” that, at least in concept, will be similar to the Stories you see every day on Snapchat and Instagram.
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    YouTube pulls inappropriate autocomplete results

    Google is investigating reports of YouTube autocomplete suggesting inappropriate terms when typing in the phrase "how to have" and filling it with inappropriate actions related to child abuse.
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    Latest Google survey inquires about a YouTube phone

    Google is toying around with the idea of making a phone built specially for YouTube viewers and watchers. Questions about such a device were sent to some users in Google's Opinion Rewards surveys. This doesn't mean a YouTube phone is definitively in the works, only that Google is at least...
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    YouTube is back on the Amazon Echo Show

    It seems the dispute between Google and Amazon over YouTube's appearance on the Echo Show has been rectified, as the site's content is now available again on the device.
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    New YouTube APK teardown reveals dark mode coming

    One of the most often asked for features for the Android YouTube app is a dark mode. A new teardown from Android Police reveals that feature is now in the works.
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    YouTube partners with Ticketmaster to show artist gig listings

    YouTube will now show information about music events on music videos thanks to a partnership with Ticketmaster. You can see upcoming dates for the artists you are currently watching or listening to.
  7. Android News

    YouTube is killing suggested video links on December 14th

    YouTube has announced it is killing the ability for creators to advertise their other videos with in-video links because very few people actually clicked them. This feature will disappear on December 14th.
  8. Android News

    YouTube Music onw available on tablets

    YouTube Music's update finally brings a proper tablet UI. The update also adds double tap to seek controls.
  9. Android News

    HDR functionality now maxes out at 1080p in the YouTube app

    Google has removed the ability to view 1440p or higher videos in the YouTube application after reports that there were performance issues.
  10. Android News

    YouTube kids gaining support for individual accounts

    With a forthcoming update, parents can now setup individual accounts and profiles for their kids on Youtube Kids. Landing pages will differ based on age, and kids will get their own recommendations based on what they like.
  11. Android News

    YouTube TV for Android TV now on Google Play

    The YouTube TV app for Android TV has finally been made available on the Google Play Store.
  12. Android News

    The mobile YouTube app now allows you to schedule livestreams

    The YouTube Android app has been updated with the ability to schedule livestreams for a later time, acting as a sort of calendar.
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    Google announces a new standalone YouTube TV app

    Google has announced that it is releasing a brand-new YouTube TV application that is specifically built for TV devices, including the NVIDIA SHIELD, Android TV, and the Xbox One family of devices.
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    YouTube lets you "Pinch to Zoom" to view full screen videos on the Pixel 2 XL

    It was reported on the /r/GooglePixel subreddit that a YouTube update was pushed out recently on Google Play that lets you pinch to zoom to fill the entire screen during YouTube video playback.
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    Google testing auto-play videos in YouTube app

    Google is playing around with the ability for the YouTube app to auto-play videos with no sound, similar to the way Facebook videos work.
  16. Android News

    YouTube changes algorithms in wake of Las Vegas shooting

    A new report from the Wall Street Journal says YouTube has changed its search algorithms to lessen the impact of conspiracy theorists and to promote more legitimate news sources being returned at the height of tragedy.
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    Google pulls YouTube off the Amazon Echo Show

    Google has removed support for YouTube from the Amazon Echo Show, a device that features a screen and could play videos. When asking for a video on the Amazon Echo Show, Alexa informs you that Google is not currently supporting YouTube on the Echo Show.
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    AT&T releases, then pulls, LG V30 warranty video

    LG introduced an opportunity for customers to double the length of the G6’s basic warranty from one year to two. It’s standard practice to keep that limited warranty to just one year, but apparently, the company is really gunning to support customers so that it can use it as a selling point.
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    YouTube's Android app now allows you to swipe to remove videos from lists

    As of version 12.34.54, which was released a few weeks back, you can now swipe to remove videos from your lists in the Android YouTube app.
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    YouTube APK teardown hints at new subscription tier

    An APK teardown of the most recent YouTube app has revealed that a new subscription tier called YouTube Plus could be on the way.
  21. Android News

    YouTube Gaming introduces sponsorships

    We've been hearing for a while that YouTube was planning to do away with paid content and now it's finally taking effect. It's no longer possible to create paid content, and from December paid channels will no longer be accessible at all.
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    YouTube playback speed options come to mobile

    YouTube on desktop has long given you the ability to choose your playback speed, whether you want to view the video in slower motion or sped up. That functionality is now finally making its way to the mobile apps.
  23. Android News

    YouTube Live introduces improvements for broadcasters

    YouTube Live is getting some key improvements today, including improved latency between chat and the stream, new moderation tools, and more.
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    YouTube for Android TV update brings channel switching and more

    The latest version of YouTube for Android TV brings back "brand accounts" and channel switching.
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    How to get YouTube PiP mode without YouTube Red on any device

    Want YouTube picture-in-picture without having to wait for Android Oreo or be a YouTube Red subscriber? Check out this third-party app that does it all.