YouTube Experimenting New Netflix-like Feature For Premium Users
Author: Subharthi Bayen
Date: July 07, 2023
Time: 5 pm
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YouTube is experimenting with a new feature very similar to Netflix for its mobile app.
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This new feature would allow users to lock their screen to prevent accidental touches while watching a video.
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The feature is aimed to avoid accidental taps that lead to unintentionally pausing and skipping the video, leading to disruption.
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The company announced the experiment on its YouTube Experiments page.
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This feature will be available for select Premium subscribers on Android and iOS devices.
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