YouTube Premium Subscribers Can Now Access New Experimental Features: Here's What’s New
YouTube Premium subscribers can now enjoy new experimental features like Jump Ahead, PiP mode for Shorts, high-quality audio, and faster playback speeds.
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YouTube Premium subscribers now have access to a variety of new experimental features, designed to improve the viewing and listening experience. These features are available on a trial basis and can be activated by Premium users for a limited time, offering exclusive tools and functionalities.
Some of the standout features include Jump Ahead, High-Quality Audio, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for Shorts on iPhones, and more.
New Experimental Features for YouTube Premium Users:
1. Jump Ahead
Availability: Until Feb 5
Platform: Web
This feature lets users quickly skip to specific points in a video, saving time and enhancing the viewing experience.
2. High-Quality Audio
Availability: Until Feb 22
Platform: iOS, Android
This option enhances audio quality for music videos, offering better sound clarity, ideal for music lovers streaming directly on YouTube.
3. Shorts Picture-in-Picture
Availability: Until Feb 19
Platform: iOS
Users can continue watching Shorts in a floating window, allowing them to switch apps without interrupting playback.
4. Shorts Smart Downloads
Availability: Until Feb 19
Platform: iOS
Automatically downloads recommended Shorts for offline viewing, ensuring you always have content available on the go.
5. Faster Speeds
Availability: Until Feb 26
Platform: iOS, Android
Users can now enjoy more playback speed options, including up to 4x speed, offering greater control over video viewing.
How to Use These Features
To access these experimental features, YouTube Premium subscribers can visit the activation page. These features are available for a limited time, so users are encouraged to try them out while they last.
In addition, Google is seeking feedback from users to help improve YouTube and other products. Users who participate in studies may receive a gift card as a token of appreciation.
YouTube Premium continues to offer exclusive benefits to its users, and these new experimental features are just a glimpse of what’s to come.
