Jump ahead

AppWizard
November 11, 2024
YouTube is testing new mobile gesture controls that allow users to scroll through recommended long-form content in full-screen mode, instead of using Picture-in-Picture (PIP) mode or returning to portrait orientation. This change is only available to a select group of users and aims to enhance viewer engagement, similar to the earlier introduced "jump ahead" feature, which helps users skip to compelling video segments. However, the new gesture modifications have not been well-received by some users who preferred the previous functionality.
AppWizard
May 7, 2024
YouTube has introduced an AI-powered tool called "Jump ahead" that allows Premium subscribers to skip to the most engaging parts of a video by double-tapping. The feature analyzes viewing patterns to guide users to relevant content, enhancing accessibility and engagement. "Jump ahead" is currently only available on the YouTube mobile app for English-language videos in the United States and is set to conclude its experimental phase on June 1.
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