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YouTube for Android testing ‘Play something’ FAB
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December 27, 2024

YouTube for Android testing ‘Play something’ FAB

YouTube has introduced a floating action button (FAB) labeled “Play something” in its mobile app, which leads users to content in the Shorts player and regular videos in a portrait interface. The layout includes buttons for liking, disliking, commenting, and sharing, with a timeline scrubber at the bottom. When the miniplayer is activated, the “Play something” button disappears. This feature has been tested since last year and is available in version 19.50 for Android devices.
YouTube TV for Android gets resizable PiP-style miniplayer
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December 2, 2024

YouTube TV for Android gets resizable PiP-style miniplayer

YouTube TV on Android devices has introduced a revamped miniplayer that now operates as a picture-in-picture window. The previous miniplayer was anchored to the bottom bar and displayed the program name with a progress bar. The new design features play/pause controls, 15-second rewind and skip buttons, and a close option. Users can expand the view with a tap and utilize pinch-to-zoom functionality. This update is part of version 8.47.0 of YouTube TV for Android and aims to enhance usability and align the miniplayer experience across YouTube applications.
‘Listen to this page’ in Chrome for Android gets background playback
AppWizard
October 18, 2024

‘Listen to this page’ in Chrome for Android gets background playback

Google has updated Chrome's "Listen to this page" feature with support for background playback, allowing users to listen to audio content while using other applications. This feature was introduced in Chrome 130, enabling users to exit the browser without interrupting playback. The media player now appears in notifications, offering controls for rewinding, skipping audio, and a scrubber timeline. Users can customize playback speed, choose from ten voices, and enable features like "Highlight text & auto scroll." A new play button can be added for easier access. The rollout of Chrome 130 for Android is currently underway.
YouTube for Android testing a blurred bottom bar
AppWizard
August 16, 2024

YouTube for Android testing a blurred bottom bar

YouTube is experimenting with a blurred bottom navigation bar on Android devices, featuring a compact design with text labels and simplified icons for key functions. The circular white outline around the plus button has been removed, and the design has transitioned from solid to translucent, allowing the background feed to show through. The navigation bar has increased in height to accommodate three buttons, enhancing visual impact. The blurred effect is less noticeable in the You tab with its dark background. This update follows a redesign of the miniplayer, and the rollout of the blurred bottom bar is still in early stages, not yet available on all devices.
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