YouTube has recently expanded its offerings for Premium subscribers by introducing several new experimental features aimed at enhancing the user experience. Notably, Premium members can now opt into multiple experimental features simultaneously, providing a broader scope for testing and feedback.
New Experimental Features Available:
- High-Quality Audio:
- Premium members can now enjoy enhanced audio quality with a bitrate of 256kbps on music videos, offering clearer and more immersive sound.
- Picture-in-Picture for YouTube Shorts on iOS:
- This feature allows users to watch YouTube Shorts in a floating window while simultaneously using other apps, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Smart Downloads for YouTube Shorts on iOS:
- Recommended Shorts are automatically downloaded for offline viewing, ensuring users have access to selected content even without an internet connection.
- “Jump Ahead” on Web:
- Previously available on mobile devices, this AI-powered feature is now accessible on web browsers, allowing users to skip ahead to standout moments in videos seamlessly. blog.youtube
How to Access These Features:
Premium subscribers interested in testing these experimental features can do so by visiting youtube.com/new and opting into the available experiments. This platform allows users to explore and provide feedback on new functionalities that YouTube is developing.
These initiatives reflect YouTube’s commitment to enhancing the Premium experience by integrating user feedback into the development of new features.
For a visual overview of these updates, you might find this video informative:
