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YouTube makes it difficult to use Ad blockers, third party apps as content creators lose revenue
16Apr By adminNo Comments
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YouTube makes it difficult to use Ad blockers, third party apps as content creators lose revenue

[ad_1] YouTube is doubling down on its efforts to curb the use of ad blockers, expanding its crackdown to include third-party applications on mobile devices. In a recent update, the platform warned users that accessing videos via these ad-blocking apps might result in performance issues or error messages, specifically stating, “The following content is not available on this app.”YouTube's Previous Efforts to Combat Ad BlockersThis move comes as no surprise, given YouTube's previous global initiatives to encourage viewers to either disable ad blockers or transition to its ad-free subscription service, YouTube Premium. The platform had already started disabling video playback for users detected with active ad blocking extensions. Also read: Spotify may launch Music Pro subscription: What ...
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YouTube Music launches desktop downloads, enhances offline listening experience for web users
30Mar By adminNo Comments
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YouTube Music launches desktop downloads, enhances offline listening experience for web users

[ad_1]  In a move aimed at enhancing user convenience, YouTube Music, Google's popular music streaming service, has launched offline music downloads for its desktop website. This development aligns the web experience with the functionality available on its mobile application, enabling users to store their favourite songs and playlists for offline listening.Following a period of testing, the feature saw a wider release on March 29th. Although not universally accessible yet, some users have reported encountering a notification prompting them to explore the new capability alongside their Library tab, according to a 9to5Google report.  Also read: OpenAI unveils ‘Voice Engine': Mimics human speech with just 15 second audio samples Simple Saving ProcessThe process of saving music for offline ...
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YouTube Playables brings over 30 mini-games for Premium subscribers; Know all about it
28Nov By adminNo Comments
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YouTube Playables brings over 30 mini-games for Premium subscribers; Know all about it

[ad_1] In September 2023, YouTube first announced that it was bringing gaming to its platform with its new Playables segment. It was considered a move back into gaming for Google after it stopped its Stadia gaming service in January 2023. After two months since it began testing the feature with a select group, YouTube Playables is finally here and it has been launched with more than 30 mini-games or arcade-like games. Some of the titles include Angry Birds Showdown, Brain Out, Daily Solitaire, The Daily Crossword, and more. These games are only available for Premium subscribers.A notification alerting the Premium users that the feature was coming to YouTube was sent last week, reported Droidlife. The notification suggested users try it out by turning on the feature. Upon opting in for t...
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YouTube unveils latest premium features, including enhanced 1080p resolution
16Nov By adminNo Comments
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YouTube unveils latest premium features, including enhanced 1080p resolution

[ad_1] In a significant update, YouTube has officially introduced its latest Premium features, with a focus on enhancing the viewing experience for users. The much-anticipated "enhanced bitrate" 1080p resolution option, is now available on Android and TVs. The company made the announcement on Wednesday, highlighting that the improved video quality had initially debuted on iOS earlier this year before extending to the web in August. According to YouTube, the enhanced resolution is "enabled automatically based on your connection and viewing settings," or users can access it conveniently at the top of the quality menu. Enhanced Video Quality Across DevicesExpanding its user-friendly features, YouTube Premium's "Continue watching" reminder, which debuted on phones and the web, is now extend...
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Man slaps case against YouTube for its ad blocker detection ‘spyware’
14Nov By adminNo Comments
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Man slaps case against YouTube for its ad blocker detection ‘spyware’

[ad_1] In June, YouTube started experimenting with a way to counter ad blockers. This experiment was turned into a global crackdown recently which involved blocking those who use ad-blockers on the video streaming service. Consequently, those who used adblockers faced a ‘It looks like you may be using an ad blocker' message. While this was aimed at stopping the use of adblockers while encouraging users to adopt YouTube Premium, the platform could face repercussions as a complaint has been filed against it for alleged unlawful surveillance. What happenedAccording to a report by The Register, a civil complaint has been filed against YouTube to the Irish Data Protection Commission by Privacy consultant Alexander Hanff. It included the web interrogation process that YouTube uses to run scri...
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Alert! YouTube launches global crackdown against ad blockers
1Nov By adminNo Comments
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Alert! YouTube launches global crackdown against ad blockers

[ad_1] YouTube has announced yet another crackdown on ad-blockers blocking the platform for those who have similar add-ons enabled. The effort was initially launched in June, with YouTube confirming to The Verge that it had rolled out a “small experiment globally that urges viewers with ad blockers enabled to allow ads on YouTube or try YouTube Premium”. Now, the initiative has gone global, with multiple users reporting not being able to watch videos on YouTube if they have an ad-blocker enabled. Let us take a closer look. Crackdown on ad-blockersAccording to a report by The Verge, YouTube has launched “launched a global effort” that encourages users to either watch videos with ads or subscribe to YouTube Premium, YouTube communications manager Christopher Lawton has confirmed. But why?...
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YouTube hikes prices for US premium subscribers for the first time
21Jul By adminNo Comments
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YouTube hikes prices for US premium subscribers for the first time

[ad_1] YouTube, Google's video streaming platform, hiked prices on its monthly and annual premium plans in the United States for the first time since the subscription service was launched in 2018.The YouTube Premium plan would cost $13.99 a month in the U.S., up $2 from before, according to the company's website on Thursday. The price for its annual plan was hiked by $20 to $139.99. Members who subscribed five years ago, including those who signed up originally through Google Play, would get three more months of subscription at the old price, according to YouTube. YouTube had in April introduced new features for its premium users including letting them host Google Meet sessions to watch videos on the platform together with other users.It has also hiked prices for YouTube Music by $1 to ...
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YouTube in 4K remains for everyone, not just for Premium users
18Oct By adminNo Comments
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YouTube in 4K remains for everyone, not just for Premium users

[ad_1] YouTube will continue to keep 4K streaming free for non-Premium users after an experiment to limit it for paid subscribers. YouTube will continue to keep 4K streaming free for all users! Sounds weird, doesn't it? The company was testing 4K streaming exclusively for Premium users as an experiment and that seems to have backfired. The company's social media handle has now announced that it plans to keep 4K streaming on YouTube free for everyone, even if you don't pay for its ad-free plan.In a response to a taunt from a user, YouTube replies, “we've fully turned off this experiment. viewers should now be able to access 4K quality resolutions without Premium membership. we're here if you have other q's.” During the experiment, some users were seeing the “Premium” tag next to the 21...
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