The 'You' in YouTube shows who Google's putting the screws to in this week's news
When you think about it, YouTube is really just following cable TV's lead with its unquenchable thirst for ad revenue — but just like Comcast and friends, greed can easily becomes a factor when a company is overly fixated on squeezing every last cent out of advertisements. In recent days, YouTube has tested several changes that are less focused on "you" and more on that precious revenue, painting a concerning picture of things to come.
YouTube's new mobile player UI test reveals changes inspired by the smart TV app
YouTube for Android is testing a major UI redesign to resemble a smart TV interface. Changes include new location for play/pause, like/dislike, share buttons, and video details. The redesign has left users polarized, altering muscle memory necessary for using the app efficiently. YouTube has found its place in the heart...
YouTube for Android TV makes it easier than ever to swap between accounts
There are now more streaming options than you can shake a stick at, and practically all of them are in competition with one another. One of the easiest ways to level the field is feature parity, which looks to be exactly what Google is going for with its latest update to Android TV.
YouTube announces huge upgrade for billions — here’s all the new features coming to your phone and TV
Google's dropping a huge number of YouTube upgrades, such as a dedicated sleep timer, playlists you can edit with your friends, new designs for all app versions and a more customizable miniplayer.