Multitaskers everywhere can rejoice as YouTube has just installed a function so you can do other things on your phone while still watching videos.
We’ve all had that moment where we’re trying hard to watch a video while trying to text at the same time. However, when one door, opens, another does not.
Those days are well and truly over thanks to the new picture-in-picture mode that will allow users to watch videos in a floating window to perform other activities on the iPhone or iPad.
The new add-on was included after users submitted feedback about the app, with many highly requesting the feature.
Youtube will be making it accessible for premium members worldwide and non-premium users in the US for all non-music-related videos.
However, the new function won’t be available for music unless you have a premium subscription.
YouTube announced the news via Twitter, admitting it’s been a long time coming: “It’s happening! picture-in-picture is slowly rolling out for YouTube on iPhones & iPad, & just like on Android, will be avail to Premium members globally & non-Premium members in the US (non-music only).”
About YouTube Premium
YouTube Premium is a paid membership to help you elevate your experience on YouTube and other YouTube apps. It’s available in many countries/regions.
YouTube
• Ad-free videos: Watch millions of videos uninterrupted by ads. Learn more
• Download videos to watch offline: Save videos and playlists on mobile devices and play them offline
• Play in the background: Keep videos playing when using other apps or when your screen is off
YouTube Music
• Easily explore the world of music with the new and improved YouTube Music app
• Ad-free music: Listen to millions of songs uninterrupted by ads
• Download music to listen offline: Save music and playlists in the YouTube Music app and listen offline
• Play in the background: Keep music playing when using other apps or when your screen is off
YouTube Kids
• Ad-free and offline play in the YouTube Kids app
Source: Agencies YouTube watch video phone YouTube watch video phone
