YouTube Premium: News
17 Oct 2024
GoogleYouTube testing cheaper Premium Lite plan: What to expect
YouTube is said to be looking for new monetization strategies by bringing back its Premium Lite plan.
08 Oct 2024
YouTubeYouTube makes skipping ads trickier for mobile users
YouTube is said to be testing a new feature that hides the countdown timer and grayed-out skip button on ads on its mobile app.
02 Oct 2024
AndroidYouTube TV introduces background play feature for Android, iOS
YouTube TV is rolling out a cool new feature that was once only meant for YouTube Premium users — background play.
27 Aug 2024
YouTubeNow you will have to pay more for YouTube Premium
YouTube has announced a significant hike in the subscription pricing for its Premium membership in India, across all tiers.
09 Aug 2024
YouTubeYouTube's new feature turns off podcasts when you fall asleep
YouTube Premium is currently testing a new feature, a sleep timer that allows users to pause videos after a set duration.
17 Jul 2024
YouTube MusicStruggling to Shazam that song? Hum it on YouTube instead
YouTube Music has globally launched an artificial intelligence (AI) powered feature, known as 'sound search' or 'Hum to Search.'
16 Jul 2024
JapanWhy Japan's rising OTT, social media addiction is weakening Yen
Japan's increasing reliance on foreign digital services for entertainment/business operations, is leading to a "digital deficit," causing the Yen to depreciate against the US Dollar.
08 Jul 2024
YouTube MusicThe future of radio? YouTube Music experiments with AI-curated stations
YouTube Music is currently testing an artificial intelligence-based feature that creates custom radio stations based on user prompts.
28 Jun 2024
YouTubeYouTube Premium users can now watch Shorts while checking emails
YouTube Premium has launched several innovative features to improve user experience.
21 Jun 2024
YouTubeYouTube starts canceling 'cheaper' premium subscriptions purchased using VPNs
YouTube is taking strict action against Premium subscribers who exploit VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) to access cheaper subscription plans available in other countries.
12 Jun 2024
AndroidYouTube to allow creators to test multiple video thumbnails
YouTube has announced a new feature that will allow content creators to test and compare multiple video thumbnails.
06 May 2024
AndroidYouTube introduces AI-driven 'Jump Ahead' feature: How to use it
YouTube has launched an innovative AI-powered feature called 'Jump Ahead,' designed to enhance the viewing experience for its subscribers.
16 Apr 2024
YouTubeYouTube cracks down on third-party apps that block ads
YouTube is escalating its fight against ad blockers, now extending its efforts to mobile platforms.
30 Mar 2024
YouTube MusicYouTube Music website enables downloading for offline listening
YouTube Music's website now offers offline downloads for songs and podcasts.
14 Jan 2024
YouTubeYouTube intensifies slowdowns for users employing ad blockers
YouTube has implemented a site-wide slowdown for users employing ad blockers.
25 Nov 2023
YouTubeYouTube Premium launches 'Playables' for in-app gaming: How to use
YouTube Premium subscribers are in for a treat with the introduction of "Playables," a feature that lets users enjoy puzzles, racing, and arcade games directly within the YouTube app or desktop website.
21 Nov 2023
YouTubeYouTube attributes slow video loading times to ad blockers
YouTube is tackling the issue of prolonged video buffering on its platform, linking the problem to the use of ad blockers by viewers.
02 Nov 2023
Youtube Music PremiumAfter US, YouTube Premium hikes prices in several more countries
YouTube Premium is gradually hiking its prices in various countries across Asia Pacific, Europe and South America. The list includes Argentina, Chile, Australia, Austria, Germany, Poland, and Turkey. It's unclear if the same will apply to India.
12 Aug 2023
YouTubeYouTube Premium now offers 1080p Enhanced bitrate support on Android
YouTube Premium subscribers can now enjoy 1080p Enhanced bitrate on Android too. The feature was released on iOS and web platforms earlier this year.
11 Apr 2023
YouTube5 reasons to upgrade to YouTube Premium: New features revealed
You can now continue watching videos from where you left off on YouTube even if you switch devices. However, that is possible only if you have a Premium subscription.
19 Oct 2022
YouTubeYouTube ends test that required subscription for watching 4K videos
YouTube created an uproar among its users when it locked the ability to watch videos in 4K resolution behind its Premium wall.
06 Aug 2022
YouTubeYouTube tests 'pinch to zoom' feature with Premium users
YouTube often lets its Premium subscribers test brand new features that are not ready for a wider release. The new experimental feature from the streaming platform is the "pinch to zoom" gesture for videos.
27 Jun 2022
FlipkartPOCO F4 5G now available in India: Check price, offers
POCO F4 5G is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart.
23 Sep 2021
YouTubeWill YouTube finally let you download videos from desktop browser?
The days of illegally downloading YouTube videos for offline viewing could soon become a thing of the past for desktop users.
19 Jun 2021
YouTubeYouTube finally brings picture-in-picture support for iPhone, iPad users
YouTube users on Android have long been enjoying some features that Apple users still haven't been able to take advantage of—at least not consistently. One such feature is the picture-in-picture (PiP) support.
11 Sep 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Z Fold2's pre-booking to start from September 14
The recently-launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, the successor to the original Galaxy Fold, will be available for pre-bookings starting September 14 at 12pm via Samsung.com and across leading retail stores.
28 Aug 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S20 FE and FE 5G moniker confirmed
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will be launched in LTE as well as 5G variants and they will be called Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S20 FE 5G, the company has accidentally confirmed through a listing on its website.
24 Jun 2020
FlipkartMotorola One Fusion+ to go on sale today via Flipkart
Motorola's newly-launched One Fusion+ will go on sale for the first time in India today. The handset will be available via Flipkart starting at 12 pm.
27 Jan 2020
YouTubeYouTube Premium subscribers could soon get a free channel membership
YouTube allows you to become a member of your favorite channel by paying a monthly fee in return for some exclusive benefits like loyalty badges, custom emojis, and extra videos. However, if you have a YouTube Premium subscription, you may soon get all these perks for free.
22 Nov 2019
SamsungSamsung Galaxy Note 10 Aura Pink, Aura Red variants launched
Samsung has launched the new Aura Pink and Aura Red color variants for its latest Galaxy Note 10 flagship in the US.
19 Nov 2019
IndiaYouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium's non-recurring prepaid plans launched
Google has introduced new prepaid plans for its popular YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium services in India.
06 Oct 2019
IndiaTaking on Spotify, YouTube Music to offer new personalized playlists
Google is gradually working to make YouTube Music the go-to music service for Android users. The tech giant is upgrading the YouTube Music app by introducing new personalized playlists as it aims to take on popular rivals like Spotify and Pandora.
02 Oct 2019
IndiaSpotify launches premium family plan in India at Rs. 179/month
Almost six months after going live in India, popular music streaming service Spotify has introduced its Premium Family plan for all the users in the country.
03 Aug 2019
IndiaNow, you can download 1080p videos on YouTube Premium
YouTube is bringing a handy new capability to take your offline viewing experience to a whole new level.
19 Jul 2019
YouTubeYouTube Music's new feature will save your mobile data
YouTube Music, the Spotify competitor from streaming giant YouTube, is getting a nifty feature.
30 May 2019
IndiaYouTube launches cheaper Student Plans for YouTube Premium: Details here
In a bid to expand its services in India, YouTube has launched Student Plans for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium services.
03 Apr 2019
GaanaJioSaavn, Gaana reduce subscription prices as Spotify, YouTube-Music enter India
With the arrival of Spotify and YouTube Music in India, homegrown music streaming services JioSaavn and Gaana have slashed their annual subscription prices by up to 75% - a move seen to attract the country's younger audience.
13 Mar 2019
IndiaHow YouTube Premium, YouTube Music compare with competitors in India
Google has launched its popular YouTube Music, YouTube Music Premium, and YouTube Premium services in India.
23 Jan 2019
IndiaWant to play YouTube videos in background? Try these tricks
If there's anything annoying about YouTube app, it is its inability to play videos in the background.
29 Nov 2018
YouTubeSoon, YouTube's original content will be free: Details here
Soon, YouTube's paid original content, which includes a bunch of TV shows and movie reboots, will be available for free.
28 Jul 2018
YouTubeYouTube to take on Netflix, Amazon with its original content
In a bid to take on Netflix and Amazon Prime in the original content space, YouTube is in the process of making its own, original, scripted web series for several international markets including India, France, Germany, Mexico, and Japan.
