In recent weeks, YouTube Premium, the subscription service of YouTube, has become much better value for iOS subscribers. This comes after YouTube made several changes to the way pricing works which has resulted in a more cost-effective plan for iOS users. For starters, YouTube has made a major transformation to its pricing structure for iOS… Continue reading YouTube Premium just became much better value for iOS subscribers
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YouTube Is Bringing Trump Back Online
For years, YouTube has been closely scrutinized for the way it handles politics and talk of extremism on its platform. In the wake of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban from the major online sites, however, YouTube is beginning to make some changes. On June 4th, YouTube announced that it is allowing former President Trump… Continue reading YouTube Is Bringing Trump Back Online
YouTube launches a multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos, previously tested by Mr. Beast
YouTube has recently launched a multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos, a feature that was previously tested by popular YouTuber Mr. Beast. With this new feature, YouTube creators have the ability to add multiple audio tracks to their videos in order to make them accessible to a wider range of viewers. The goal of this… Continue reading YouTube launches a multi-language audio feature for dubbing videos, previously tested by Mr. Beast
YouTube Music contractors strike over alleged unfair labor practices
In a long-running dispute between YouTube and its music contractors, employees have launched a strike to demand fair labor practices and benefits. The strikers, who are responsible for managing royalty rates and artist contracts, are calling out YouTube for its failure to provide adequate wages and job security as well as insufficient health benefits. The… Continue reading YouTube Music contractors strike over alleged unfair labor practices
Google says YouTube Shorts has crossed 50 billion daily views
Google recently announced that YouTube Shorts, its short-form video platform, has crossed 50 billion daily views. YouTube Shorts was first launched in September 2020 and was designed as a competitor to other short-form videos platforms like TikTok. Google claims that YouTube Shorts is becoming increasingly popular on the platform, with users watching hundreds of millions… Continue reading Google says YouTube Shorts has crossed 50 billion daily views
YouTube unveils new program that enables students to earn college credits
In an exciting development for students everywhere, YouTube has announced a new program that will enable aspiring scholars and professionals to use the video-sharing platform to earn college credits. This program, which has just been officially unveiled by the popular website, is designed to give students the opportunity to complete coursework, receive real-time feedback, and… Continue reading YouTube unveils new program that enables students to earn college credits
India blocks YouTube videos and Twitter posts on BBC Modi documentary
India recently blocked YouTube videos and Twitter posts of a recent BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the country goes through a seven-week-long lockdown to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The documentary, which was released in March, explores Modi’s role in the 2002 massacre of Muslims in Gujarat, his links to… Continue reading India blocks YouTube videos and Twitter posts on BBC Modi documentary
YouTube TV upgrades its live TV guide and library to give users more control
YouTube recently announced new updates to its live TV guide and library that are meant to give users more control over their viewing experience. The updates are part of YouTube’s plan to make its live TV service more user-friendly and customizable. The first update adds a more modernized design to the YouTube TV Guide, which… Continue reading YouTube TV upgrades its live TV guide and library to give users more control
YouTube plans to modify profanity rules that prompted creator backlash
YouTube has recently launched a new policy to revise its guidelines on profanity. This comes after recent criticism of its inconsistent enforcement of rules pertaining to the use of profanity in content on the platform. It is reported that YouTube has been receiving some backlash from content creators due to the lack of details regarding… Continue reading YouTube plans to modify profanity rules that prompted creator backlash
YouTube Is Testing a Free, Ad-supported Streaming Service
In recent news, YouTube is testing a free, ad-supported streaming service. This streaming service is yet another way for YouTube to expand its platform and provide users with more content options. The new streaming service is called “Shows on YouTube” and will feature original programming from YouTube creators as well as exclusive content from some… Continue reading YouTube Is Testing a Free, Ad-supported Streaming Service