YouTube has introduced new features for Premium subscribers, including Jump Ahead and Shorts Picture-in-Picture.
Jump Ahead
- Functionality: Allows users to skip to the most-watched parts of a video.
- How to Use: Double-tap to reveal a "Jump Ahead" button in the bottom-right corner of the player. Tapping it skips over commonly skipped sections.
- Technology: Utilizes AI and viewership data.
- Availability: Currently for US YouTube Premium subscribers on Android, with iOS support coming soon.
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Picture-in-Picture for Shorts
- Functionality: Enables watching YouTube Shorts while using other apps.
- Features: Adjustable window size, play/pause, and next/last Short controls.
- Availability: Available on Android.
Experimental Features
- Smart Downloads for Shorts: Automatically downloads a batch of Shorts for offline viewing.
- Ask Experiment: Allows users to ask questions about a video and get suggestions.
- Redesigned Watch Page: Aims to improve the viewing experience and ease of finding related content and engaging with comments.
Users can provide feedback on these features via yt.be/help/feedback.
