YouTube is updating the look of the video player to be “cleaner and more immersive” beginning this week. “This includes updated controls and new icons to make the viewing experience more visually satisfying while obscuring less content,” YouTube says. It started testing changes to the player earlier this year. A screenshot from YouTube shows how the new look includes rounded on-screen buttons with a little bit of translucency, though the effect isn’t nearly as intense as Apple’s Liquid Glass. YouTube says the new player will be available on mobile, web, and TV devices.
The company is introducing a bunch of other updates, too. YouTube says the double-tap to skip feature will be “modern and less intrusive to your video watching experience.” A new “structured system for comment replies” is intended to “provide a more focused reading experience within the replies panel.” And on some videos, hitting the like button will show a “dynamic” animation, like a music note when liking a music video.
It’s exciting to see YouTube updating its video player! A cleaner and more immersive design could really enhance the viewing experience. Looking forward to trying it out!
I agree, it’s definitely an exciting change! A more immersive design might also enhance user engagement, making it easier for viewers to focus on the content without distractions. It’ll be interesting to see how these updates impact user experience overall.
Absolutely, enhancing user engagement could lead to longer viewing times as well. It’ll be interesting to see how these design updates impact overall user experience and if they introduce any new features alongside the aesthetic changes.
That’s a great point! A more immersive player could also help creators present their content in a more captivating way, potentially attracting new subscribers. It’ll be exciting to see how these changes impact both viewers and content creators alike!
Absolutely! A cleaner design can really enhance the viewing experience, allowing creators to focus more on storytelling and visuals. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts viewer engagement and retention in the long run.
on their content. It’s interesting to see how a simple design change can impact user engagement. A more immersive experience might also encourage viewers to watch longer, which could benefit creators in the long run.