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1 days ago
YouTube has reached over 1 billion monthly active podcast viewers, establishing itself as the top platform for podcast listening in the U.S. This growth reflects its investments in enhancing the podcast experience. Video podcasts are trending, with popular shows like Keke Palmer's check-ins. YouTube is improving content discovery and access while expanding diverse offerings and revenue sharing for creators.
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1 days ago
YouTube has launched updates for creators, including enhancements to the Replace Song feature, an expanded Insider Community, and a new Roblox-themed Shorts effect. The Insider Community invites subscribers to engage and share feedback. The Replace Song feature now includes an AI suggestions tab, allows multiple song selections, and offers a song erase option. A paid Hype feature is being tested in Turkey, while the new Roblox shorts effect enables interactive content.
9 days ago
YouTube has launched new features to improve creator-audience engagement. An experimental voice reply feature allows creators to respond to comments with 30-second audio clips, currently tested on iOS. The Promote button has been expanded to Shorts, allowing streamlined ad purchasing and automated viewer targeting. Additionally, a new SIMS immersive effect has been introduced for Shorts creators, enhancing the creative tools available for short-form content.
14 days ago
YouTube is enhancing Shorts by integrating Google DeepMind's Veo 2 into Dream Screen. This upgrade allows users to create AI backgrounds and standalone video clips using text prompts. Veo 2 generates high-quality, realistic videos and improves speed. Users can create video backgrounds or clips via the Shorts camera. These features are currently available in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, with plans for wider rollout.
16 days ago
YouTube marks its 20th anniversary, evolving from amateur videos to a major platform for professional content. TV has surpassed mobile as the primary viewing device in the U.S., with YouTube leading in streaming watch time. For 2025, YouTube aims to be a cultural hub, expand the creator economy, enhance its TV presence, and integrate AI for safety and content creation. Innovations include new advertising formats and tools to support emerging creators.
16 days ago
YouTube has expanded its Shorts text-to-speech feature to iOS, allowing creators to add narrated text overlays with control over timing. Four voice options are available for narration. Additionally, YouTube is rolling out redesigned profile cards on Studio Mobile for a more cohesive look while keeping existing functionality. This update is part of YouTube's ongoing improvements and is being distributed to all creators this week.
22 days ago
YouTube is expanding its Communities feature to enhance creator-viewer engagement through mobile-only conversation spaces. This feature allows creators and viewers to share posts and engage in discussions, fostering deeper connections. Channel owners have moderation tools to manage participation. The Community tab is now called Posts for clarity. Eligible creators will receive notifications and can activate Communities on their channel pages.
25 days ago
YouTube has launched a new analytics feature in YouTube Studio that allows creators to track viewer device preferences through a Device Type card. This feature provides insights into viewing patterns across TV, Mobile, Computer, and Tablet devices, detailing watch time for various content types. YouTube reports over 1 billion hours of daily TV consumption and a 400% increase in top creators' TV watch time, enabling creators to optimize their content.
1 months ago
YouTube is introducing new features for Premium subscribers to enhance their viewing experience. Premium members can access multiple experimental features, such as high-quality audio, Picture-in-Picture for Shorts on iOS, Smart Downloads for Shorts, a “Jump ahead” feature on web, and faster playback speeds on mobile. A new offer allows savings on YouTube Premium when purchased with a Google One plan, and Ask Music will expand to more devices.
