#YouTube
Channel Banned? YouTube New ‘Second Chance’ Program Might Save You
Published: October 10, 2025
There’s good news if you are a YouTube creator and your channel has been banned. YouTube has launched a new “Second Chance Program” that allows previously terminated creators to request a fresh start on the platform. Eligible creators can now apply to open a new channel and get another chance to rebuild their audience. Let’s […]
YouTube Shorts Introduced a New Feature They Shouldn’t Have
Published: July 5, 2025
Short videos are a trend now whether it’s on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube Shorts. People prefer quick content over long-form content in their day-to-day scrolling. YouTube Shorts, launched as a vertical-only format, gained massive traction and even started outperforming regular videos for many creators. But now, YouTube is doing something unusual. They’re adding a landscape […]
YouTube Gets 2 New Powerful AI Features: Here’s What They Do
Published: June 30, 2025
No day is complete without Google rolling out a new AI feature to one of its products. This time, the search giant is releasing new AI features for YouTube. This time, we are getting two new AI features for both Premium and free users. Here’s everything you need to know about them. YouTube Gets AI […]
Veo 3 AI Video Generation Is Coming to YouTube Shorts
Published: June 19, 2025
Many platforms are adding AI tools now for a better user experience and creative possibilities. For example, Instagram is integrating Meta AI, or Spotify is using AI for playlist recommendations. Similarly, YouTube is stepping up its game by planning to bring Google’s latest AI video model, Veo 3, into YouTube Shorts. Here’s everything you need […]
YouTube TV App Gets a Major Redesign: Here’s What Changes
Published: April 26, 2025
To toast YouTube’s 20th anniversary, Google has rolled out a major design update for the YouTube TV app. The latest update brings an improved video player interface and expands the multiview feature, which was previously limited to sports and news, to select non-sports channels as well. It will begin rolling out to subscribers in the […]
YouTube Music Gets New Lyrics Sharing Feature: How to Use?
Published: April 22, 2025
YouTube Music is undoubtedly one of the most popular music streaming apps out there. And since it’s cheaper than Spotify, most people have migrated to YouTube Music with their library. Although it has been missing one major feature: lyrics sharing, and Google seems to have finally heard your prayers (or songs, maybe). YouTube Music is […]
4 Ways to Use ChatGPT to Generate YouTube Thumbnails – Our Experience
Published: April 10, 2025
Running a YouTube channel requires multiple skills. One of them is making thumbnails that get clicks. Plenty of AI tools promise eye-catching results, but we found something that is free and creates great thumbnails. Did you know ChatGPT’s built-in image generation can create YouTube thumbnails right inside the chat? Here’s how to use that prompt. […]
5 New Tools Coming to YouTube Shorts That Rivals Tiktok
Published: April 6, 2025
With TikTok possibly getting banned in the U.S., YouTube isn’t wasting time. Just days before the April 5 TikTok deadline, YouTube announced five powerful tools that could make Shorts a strong alternative to TikTok. YouTube has always lagged behind Instagram Reels and TikTok when it comes to editing features—but that’s about to change. Here’s what’s […]
YouTube Premium Gets Smart Video Recommendations in Queue: How it Works
Published: March 26, 2025
YouTube Premium for Android has rolled out a new experimental feature to help users discover videos more easily: Recommended Videos in Your Queue. This feature automatically adds video recommendations directly to the playback queue for Premium users. For starters, YouTube Premium offers several perks beyond ad-free viewing, including offline downloads, background playback, and Experimental Features—a […]
YouTube Premium vs Premium Lite: 3 Things to Consider Before Switching
Published: March 25, 2025
Back in the day, you either had YouTube Premium or you didn’t. I’ve been a Premium user for years because, honestly, no time is worth wasting on ads. But now, Google has introduced YouTube Premium Lite for less than $8 a month. It offers an ad-free experience but lacks the extra perks of the full […]
YouTube Might Soon Allow Changing Audio Quality Too — But Only If You Pay
Published: March 21, 2025
If you’ve ever watched a crystal-clear YouTube video only to get stuck with muddy audio, you’re not alone. Right now, YouTube doesn’t let you tweak audio quality the way you can change video resolution. Whether you’re streaming in 144p or 4K, the audio stays the same—a 128kbps variable bitrate using the Opus codec. That means […]
YouTube Premium Lite Is Back but There’s Hardly Anything Premium About It: Price, Details
Published: March 6, 2025
As previously rumored, YouTube has announced a new Premium Lite plan with a lower price and fewer features. As part of the pilot program, it is rolling out to users in the US and will be soon available in the countries. The company claims that there are over 125 million YouTube Music and Premium subscribers […]
YouTube Premium Lite Might Return—Here’s What You Need to Know
Published: February 21, 2025
If you’ve ever wanted an ad-free YouTube experience without paying for YouTube Music, Google might finally have the solution. Reports suggest that YouTube Premium Lite is making a comeback, and this time, it could launch in the US, Australia, Germany, and Thailand. This would give users a cheaper way to remove ads from most videos […]
3 Ways to Delete Your YouTube Music History
Published: January 14, 2025
YouTube Music is the #2 music streaming app globally with over 2.7 billion monthly active users as of January 2025, trailing Spotify. If you’re a YT Music user, you may notice how it keeps a record of each and every song you play on the platform. But there are times when you might want to […]
YouTube’s AI-Powered Auto-Dubbing Released for These Creators
Published: December 11, 2024
YouTube’s AI-powered auto-dubbing feature is now available to hundreds of thousands of creators in the YouTube Partner Program. Initially introduced at VidCon last year with a limited rollout, the feature is now accessible to channels focused on informational content, including tutorials and educational videos. YouTube plans to extend it to other types of content soon. What’s […]
YouTube Released Culture and Trends Report 2024: Highlights to Note
Published: December 4, 2024
YouTube has just released its Culture & Trends Report for 2024, giving us a detailed glimpse into this year’s hottest topics, most influential creators, and most popular songs across the globe. Unfortunately, there is no YouTube Recap like they did for YouTube Music. This annual roundup replaces the old YouTube Rewind heavily criticized by people for […]
YouTube Gets Adjustable Playback Speed Controls
Published: November 11, 2024
YouTube is rolling out a new update for Android and iOS users. It brings a revamped playback speed control that allows you to control the playback speed more precisely. Ever felt that 1x is too slow but 1.25x is a bit too fast? YouTube now allows you to choose a playback speed using a scrollbar. […]
Google Drive’s Video Player is Getting a Material You 3 Makeover
Updated: October 23, 2024
Google is rolling out a new video player for Google Drive with a smoother, more modern look. The updated player features a Material You 3 design style. Until now, videos on Google Drive used a YouTube-style layout with the familiar red progress bar. The new player adopts a design similar to Apple TV+, featuring a gray […]
YouTube Premium Subscribers Can ‘Ask’ Questions to AI
Published: September 25, 2024
YouTube videos teach us all kinds of things. You can learn anything from finance to academia and more. But sometimes, they are too complex and difficult to understand leaving you with doubts and questions. Enter Ask. A new generational AI chatbot from Google that can answer all your questions about the video you are watching. […]
Reduce YouTube Clickbait with This Free Open-Source Extension
Published: September 3, 2024
We’ve all been there—clicking on a video based on its title and thumbnail, only to be disappointed because it falls far short of our expectations. While some titles are blatant lies, most of them are just exaggerated or sensationalized to generate interest and clicks. This open-source browser extension wants to fix YouTube videos’ clickbait problem. […]
Now You Can Share YouTube Videos With Timestamps Even on Phones
Updated: August 27, 2024
YouTube allows users to share videos with timestamps in the browser. That has always been the case. You can simply pause the video create a shareable link and send it to your friend. Now when your friend clicks to play that video, it begins streaming from the time you paused it. YouTube is pushing an […]
Can You Really Block YouTube Channels? Find out the Truth
Published: July 3, 2024
Like many of you, I was also furious to block some YouTube channels from appearing on my YouTube homepage and search results. I used sources from Google Search results to find a solution. After reading multiple articles, all I saw was click on the three-dots icon (kebab menu) and then select Don’t recommend channel. Yes, […]
YouTube Releases New AI Features for Premium Users
Published: June 28, 2024
YouTube has released new premium features for the subscribers of its premium plans. Yes, these new featuers are meant for paying users only. Let’s quickly see what they are. Jump to Favorite Moments YouTube already allows double-tapping to move forward or backward while viewing a video. The new Jump to Favorite feature works a bit […]
What Does the Bell Icon Mean on Various Apps and Devices
Published: May 17, 2024
You have seen the bell icon in apps like YouTube, Instagram, etc., and even in gadgets like Apple Watch. These bell icons have a different meaning in each app. Surprised? Yup. Let’s take a look. List of Apps/Devices and What the Bell Icon Means App/Device Meaning YouTube Get notifications whenever the channel posts a video. […]
How to Stop Certain Ads on YouTube
Published: March 26, 2024
YouTube’s free account has ads and not many have the patience to sit through all of them. Usually, YouTube ads are fine, but sometimes they become inappropriate, spammy, sketchy, and annoying. Unless you have a YouTube Premium account, you’re likely to encounter some unsavoury ones. At the time, you might find it awkward to look […]