Using YouTube for free, as we knew it, is dead
…The free YouTube experience as we once knew it is dead — and it’s never coming back. Do you pay for YouTube in 2026? 2941 votes Free YouTube is getting worse by…
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YouTube on TV becomes insufferable with new unskippable 30-second ads
…Streaming and entertainment YouTube on TV becomes insufferable with new unskippable 30-second ads YouTube's latest ad format on TVs might be a step too far for some. By • March 11…
I love YouTube, but these unskippable 30-second ads are my breaking point
…But I don’t really think YouTube wants to make the ad experience better, though. I really just think it’s a way to push people to YouTube Premium . YouTube Premium is…
YouTube now remembers how you like your videos sorted
…Mobile YouTube now remembers how you like your videos sorted YouTube has gotten better at remembering your favorite video order. By • March 11, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Joe Maring / Android Authority…
YouTube's new embed player is frustrating users with missing buttons, translucent design
…Streaming and entertainment Streaming services YouTube's new embed player is frustrating users with missing buttons, translucent design The new YouTube embed player now sports the same translucent user interface as the…
Finally! YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts with a clever trick
…Mobile Finally! YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts with a clever trick YouTube’s new setting tones down Shorts without fully removing them. By • April 16, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google…
It took a year, but YouTube for TV is finally getting this feature from the mobile app
…Smart home It took a year, but YouTube for TV is finally getting this feature from the mobile app YouTube's 'Ask' button just landed on your TV. By • March 31, 2026…
Jump Ahead is the best YouTube Premium feature you probably aren't using
…Have you used YouTube's Jump Ahead feature? 461 votes Jump Ahead is the most time-saving YouTube feature Rita El Khoury / Android Authority For a while now, YouTube has shown a…
Channel Surfer is the anti-algorithm YouTube guide we’ve been waiting for
…Streaming and entertainment Channel Surfer is the anti-algorithm YouTube guide we’ve been waiting for Channel Surfer reimagines YouTube with a retro TV guide and real channel flipping. By • March 12…
Android Auto is getting a massive Material 3 makeover with new widgets, video apps, and more
…Support for video apps and video-to-audio-only transition Android Auto is also finally getting support for video apps , starting with YouTube. Users will be able to watch FHD 60fps video…