YouTube has become over time one of the most used Internet platforms in the world, and this is not surprising, given the great variety of its catalog. In Europe, For many people, this is a must-have both for watching video content and listening to music using YouTube Music.
In addition to this subscription, the company offers the possibility of subscribing to YouTube Premium, which includes both its streaming music service and some exclusive benefits for the video platform, for example being able to download videos or view content in the background on your mobile or tablet.
Now, shortly after learning about the possible arrival of the sleep timer, Google has announced the arrival of more exclusive new features to this subscription, which will allow your users to benefit from more features for the same price. These are often called experimental features, and while some are usually removed after a while, most tend to stick around.
What’s new on YouTube Premium
From time to time, Google usually introduces new features in YouTube Premium exclusive features, which is quite positive in order to make users feel that what they pay is worth it. These include the arrival of a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence who will be able to answer users’ questions, which will only be available in the United States, for now, and in specific videos.
One of the new features announced is the arrival of background viewing of YouTube short films. These short videos in vertical format can be floating display, while the mobile phone is used for other tasks. This way, you can enjoy your time while consuming this type of content.
These videos will also have a smart download feature that will allow that the platform downloads from time to time so you can watch them offline. This way you can use the app in places where there is no coverage or when traveling by plane. This feature can now be tested by going to the Shorts section and enabling the Smart Download feature.
On the other hand, users will also be able to take advantage of a new tool thanks to which it will be possible skip the less interesting parts of a long video to jump directly to the most played. This can be done by double-clicking on the video, just as you can now skip several seconds quickly.