YouTube has updated its video player with a new design. There are some changes to how certain buttons work.
YouTube says the new design is cleaner and more immersive. It was designed to improve the viewing experience, and obscure less content. The announcement barely explains anything, but the video announcement on the Creator Insider channel explains the features a lot better. You can watch it here, from about 3 and a half minutes into the video.
Here's a screenshot of the old design's controls.
This is YouTube's new design, it is currently rolling out to iOS and Android mobile devices, but will be available across platforms.
The icons have been updated, and the overall design seems to be focused around an opaque theme. All the controls are inside a pill-shaped area in the bottom left corner. It sort of resembles Liquid Glass' transparent design, but not completely transparent. It looks odd, at least to me, it does.
Here's what seems to be the TV version, based on the layout of the buttons.
YouTube's double-tap to seek/skip feature has been "updated to make it more modern and less intrusive". It displays the duration that was skipped briefly on the screen. If you double tapped the left to rewind, an OSD will appear on the left saying 10 seconds, and likewise on the right if you fast-forward. You can set the skip duration from the settings, choosing from 5, 10 or 15 seconds.
YouTube on mobile will offer seamless transitions, as you switch between tabs, the motion design has been improved. More animations? Speaking of which, the like button will dynamically animate, based on the content of the video. For example, hitting the like button on a music video, will display an animated musical note. Sports videos will display a visual cue from the game, like a basketball.
The comments system will support threaded conversations with three levels for easier reading. Further replies are folded, requiring a further tap to be viewed. YouTube says it has improved Saving videos to Watch Later list, and playlists, the experience is smoother and simpler.
The new design is rolling out globally to YouTube on mobile, web and TV.
Have you tried the new video player?
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