Introducing YouTube Premium's Enhanced Features: Enjoy Picture-in-Picture for YouTube Shorts

Tech & AI | June 27, 2024, 5:23 p.m.

YouTube has rolled out several new features for Premium subscribers, one of which allows users to skip boring parts of videos by double tapping. This new functionality, powered by a mix of AI and viewership data, is now available to Android users in the US, with iOS users set to receive it in the near future. Premium subscribers can also now enjoy watching Shorts in picture-in-picture mode while multitasking on other apps. Additionally, paying users can test YouTube's latest experimental features, including smart downloads for Shorts and a conversational AI experience for answering questions and suggesting content without interrupting video playback. Furthermore, Premium subscribers gain access to a redesigned watch page for easier content discovery. YouTube Premium's benefits include ad-free viewing, offline access, and Music Premium. With over 100 million subscribers, YouTube is continuously innovating and enhancing its services to attract more paying customers and combat ad blockers on mobile devices.