Posted 9/16/2023, 1:09:00 PM

YouTube Rolls Out Rounded Corners on Android App Amid Controversies Over Ads and User Experience

YouTube is adding rounded corners to video thumbnails and players in its Android app, similar to a recent desktop redesign.
The change is rolling out gradually and does not apply to full screen or theater mode videos.
YouTube has faced backlash lately for aggressive anti-adblocker tactics like obscuring skip buttons and restricting playback.
Recent controversies include three-strikes policies, playback timers, and completely blocking videos for adblock users.
YouTube claims these measures ensure it can remain free, but critics see it as increasingly hostile to non-paying users.

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9/6/2023

YouTube is picking up a more refined sharing menu on desktop and mobile

YouTube is updating its sharing menu for desktop and mobile users, implementing a floating bar that is repositioned in the middle of the screen in landscape orientation and remains at the bottom in portrait mode, possibly as part of Google's effort to create a uniform sharing sheet across Android.

9/30/2023

YouTube Testing Redesigned 'You' Tab to Replace Library on Android

YouTube for Android is testing a redesign that replaces the Library tab with a new "You" tab, breaking consistency with other Google apps and reflecting a resemblance to social media apps like Instagram.