YouTube is testing another Android redesign, and your muscle memory might hate it

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1. 1d ago

   YouTube tests new mobile feed and UI updates

   YouTube is testing a redesigned mobile feed layout. These changes include a new way to access content and modifications to the video player. Users have expressed mixed feelings about the updates.

   What's confirmed:

   • YouTube is testing a redesigned mobile feed layout with swipeable tabs.
   • The mobile app redesign has drawn mixed reactions from users.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The new UI includes slight changes when playing videos and shorts.
   confidence 80%
2. 3d ago

   YouTube Tests New Android App Player Interface

   YouTube is testing a redesign of its Android app player. The changes target the channel name and buttons. This follows a previous redesign from less than one year ago.

   What's confirmed:

   • YouTube is testing changes to the Android app player interface.
   • The updates target the buttons and channel name.
   • This redesign follows a previous update from less than one year ago.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • The redesign may negatively impact users' muscle memory.
   confidence 100%
3. 6d ago

   YouTube Tests New Android Player UI Redesign

   YouTube is testing changes to the Android app player interface less than one year after a previous redesign. The updates focus on the buttons and channel name. These changes are not available to all users.

   What's confirmed:

   • YouTube is testing a redesign of its player UI on the Android app.
   • The redesign occurs less than a year after the last update.
   • Changes include modifications to the buttons and the channel name.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Text labels for controls are being removed in the latest redesign.
   • Save and download buttons are being moved into the three-dot menu.
   • The redesign is not rolling out to everyone.
   confidence 80%