Back when TikTok's fate was still uncertain, YouTube debuted its own quasi-TikTok competitor called Shorts. It's only been a few months since then, but the company is already experimenting with new ways to get more viewers watching Shorts, including potentially replacing the Chromecast icon in the top bar of the app.
Read More
YouTube TV isn't cheap. Subscribers do get a lot of channels for the money, at least, and now it looks like they might be getting even more than they bargained for. Google just started sending out emails to some current users inviting them to claim a free Chromecast with Google TV — but hurry, because the offer expires later this month.
Read More
More than a year after it was teased, it appears Stadia is prepared to roll out one of its most important features — some would say vital to its survival. Players may be able to stream their sessions directly to their YouTube accounts without the need for third-party software like OBS Broadcaster starting as soon as today.
Read More
It's that time of year where everyone's stuck in the house for one reason or another, so why not put on a movie? Maybe even a James Bond title? YouTube is offering 22 selections from the 007 universe for free viewing in the U.S. during the month of December.
Read More
Every Sunday, we assemble the latest headlines, editorials, and exclusive content into the Android Police Newsletter and send it out to thousands of readers. If you're not one of those readers, you could be missing out on the most important stories of the week, as well as content you'll only find in the newsletter, like the free wallpapers we're giving out from now through the end of the year. Here's all the important stuff featured in the Android Police Newsletter from November 29, 2020.
Read More
YouTube has always had a complicated relationship with its creators, having to enforce consequences for rule-breaking channels on the platform. The problems come when the ne'er-do-wells get mixed up with the law-abiding channels, which isn't a rare occurrence. Now YouTube is testing out a new way for innocent creators to appeal channel suspensions — and it sounds like a lot more work.
Read More
Black Friday might be over until next year, but that doesn't mean the gifts are already gone. Google is still giving out a generous 3-month free trial to YouTube Premium for eligible members to celebrate the rest of Cyber Week.
Read More
There are 8K Android TVs out there and a decent selection of 8K content on YouTube. But up until recently, the streaming cap on the YouTube app for Android TV was 4K. Not anymore, though.
Read More
Adding a timestamp to your comment on a YouTube video can be useful. Say, if you're pointing out an editing mistake, being able to tell the creator exactly where to find it would certainly help. The process could be easier, though. Checking the timestamp manually and then inputting it correctly is a chore, and often the YouTube app doesn't recognize what I've done anyway. Thankfully, Google wants to make this process easier by adding a timestamp button for comments.
Read More
Loading ...
YouTube to gently suggest commenters not say vile crap📎 It looks like you're about to say something awful. Would you like help?
Perhaps the single most toxic and disgusting part of the internet is YouTube's comments sections, which are frequently filled with outright ignorant, vile, and reprehensible remarks. If the internet had a "worst of" section, YouTube comments would be it. Google has been making efforts to improve the quality of discussion on its platform (likely a fool's errand), and today the company announced its latest attempt to bring us better discourse: a reminder on Android to reconsider posting your comment if it appears to contain disrespectful content.
Read More