AI music hosts Archives

AppWizard

October 29, 2025

YouTube’s dynamic ‘Like’ button is the funniest update you shouldn’t miss

YouTube is introducing new animations for the Like button, tailored to specific genres such as sports, thrillers, and romance, enhancing user engagement. This update is part of a broader overhaul of the video player aimed at creating a more immersive viewing experience. The animations correspond to various content types, including motor vehicles, cats, music, films, and travel. The update also includes refined Seeking capabilities for smoother navigation and a less intrusive double-tap feature. Additionally, YouTube is testing AI music hosts that provide commentary and trivia for users engaging with music content.

AppWizard

October 15, 2025

Like Android, YouTube gets more ‘expressive’ as an overhauled video player rolls out

YouTube is rolling out updates to enhance the video-watching experience, including a new video player that is more expressive and intuitive, a redesigned centrally located play/pause button, and a "threaded" comments system for better viewer interaction. The video-saving feature has been simplified for easier management. Additionally, YouTube is launching "YouTube Labs," allowing users to test upcoming features, starting with an experiment involving AI music hosts on YouTube Music.

AppWizard

September 26, 2025

Android users will now be able to test an unreleased YouTube AI feature

YouTube has launched "YouTube Labs," an initiative to engage testers in developing AI features for its platform, starting with the YouTube Music app. The first experiment involves new "AI music hosts" that provide commentary, trivia, and interesting facts during music playback. Participation is currently limited to select testers in the U.S., with sign-ups beginning on September 26. YouTube aims to deepen user engagement with music through this initiative. The AI hosts are designed to create an entertaining experience, similar to Spotify's AI DJ. YouTube has previously explored various AI capabilities, including features for Premium subscribers and the "Ask about video" feature, which allows users to ask questions and receive tailored responses. Additionally, a test earlier this summer provided Premium users with AI-generated video summaries, categorized as "Highlights," to help them find relevant content quickly.