New Delhi: YouTube is giving premium subscribers more reasons to celebrate with the introduction of exciting new features and hinting at the possibility of more flexible paid plans in the future.
The announcement, made through a community post, highlights YouTube’s commitment to enhancing the user experience for premium members. This includes introducing features like jump-ahead navigation and smart downloads, alongside exploring new options for plan structures that might involve friend-sharing benefits.
Currently, YouTube offers three monthly premium plans: Individual ($13.99), Family ($22.99), and Student ($7.99).
Enhanced Viewing with Jump-Ahead Navigation and Picture-in-Picture for Shorts:
One of the standout features is the “jump ahead” option, currently available for Android users in the US. This AI-powered feature, combined with viewership data, helps users skip directly to the most engaging parts of a video with a simple double-tap and a button press. iOS users can expect access to this feature within the next few weeks.
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For fans of bite-sized content, YouTube has also introduced a picture-in-picture mode specifically for YouTube Shorts. This allows Android users to multitask by continuing to watch their favorite Shorts while using other apps.
Early Access to Experimental Features for Premium Users:
Being a YouTube Premium subscriber grants you exclusive access to features still under development. These currently include:
Smart Downloads for Shorts: This feature automatically downloads a fresh batch of Shorts onto your device for offline viewing, ensuring you always have entertaining content on hand.
Conversational AI: Back for US users on Android, this AI assistant can answer your questions about a video, suggest related content, and more, all without disrupting your viewing experience. Simply tap the “Ask” button beneath a video and ask away!
Redesigned Watch Page (Web): Premium users can experiment with a redesigned watch page on the web, intended to improve the overall viewing experience.
These new features join existing benefits like picking up where you left off on any video and enjoying an enhanced 1080p HD viewing experience.
YouTube Music Premium Perks Beyond Ad-Free Music:
Dave Wu, Product Manager for YouTube Premium, emphasizes the additional benefits that come with YouTube Music Premium, including offline listening, background play, and the Samples tab for music discovery. Seamless integration allows you to access your entire music library across various devices, from phones and computers to even Garmin watches through a new partnership.
With a focus on innovation and potentially more flexible plans on the horizon, YouTube Premium seems determined to solidify its position as the go-to platform for an enhanced video and music experience.
