Check out YouTube’s exciting new video player design for Android!

YouTube, one of the most popular apps for streaming videos on Android, is currently undergoing a major transformation. Google is conducting A/B tests to introduce a new video player user interface (UI) in the YouTube app for Android. This new UI has sparked mixed reactions among users, with many expressing their opinions online about the changes they’ve noticed.

Here’s a breakdown of the key differences between the current and new video player UI in the YouTube app:

Current player UI for videos that aren’t part of a playlist
New player UI for videos that aren’t part of a playlist
Current player UI for videos that are part of a playlist
New player UI for videos that are part of a playlist

The revamped video player UI comes with several significant alterations, including:

1. The video title has been repositioned above the progress bar.
2. The channel icon and subscriber count now appear next to the channel name.
3. The view count and publication date are now displayed below the title.
4. Various buttons, such as expand, rotate, playlist, have been relocated or added to the interface.
5. The like, dislike, comment, share, and more buttons have been shifted above the progress bar.
6. The bookmark button is now hidden under the menu, while the Remix button is more prominent.
7. A new button to access video chapters has been added to the bottom-left corner.

In addition to these changes, YouTube has also introduced new gesture controls for navigating videos in a playlist:

• Users can now swipe up and down to move between videos in a playlist.
• The swipe-down feature to minimize a video only applies to the first video in a playlist or videos not part of a playlist.

While some users have expressed dissatisfaction with the new UI, citing issues with usability and preference for a more condensed layout on TV screens, the feedback remains mixed among the YouTube community. What are your thoughts on these changes? Share your opinions in the comments section below!

As Google continues to test and refine the new video player UI, stay tuned for more updates and insights on the latest developments. If you have any tips or feedback to share, feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]. Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of YouTube’s video streaming experience.