Users and creators are about to get a shock as YouTube offers a revamp of its platform. There are to be both design changes and user interface updates, which YouTube says is intended to make the platform feel “cleaner, more lively” and of course, easier to use.
Any upgrade that makes using the app easier is always welcomed. Creators have many complaints about how the platform functions and among them is usability, even if it is under monetization and copyright procedures.
Features for the platform include user interface upgrades like pinch to zoom on videos and visual presentation updates.
As per YouTube: “Have you ever followed along to a tutorial on your phone, but needed to keep rewinding so you could master that one small step? Precise seeking helps solve this problem. Whether you’re on a desktop or your mobile device, simply drag or swipe up while seeking to display a row of thumbnails in the video player and you’ll be able to make fine-tuned adjustments to get to the exact part in each video.”
“Using dynamic colour sampling, the ambient mode introduces a subtle effect so the app background colour adapts to match the video. We were inspired by the light that screens cast out in a darkened room and wanted to recreate the effect so viewers were drawn right into the content and the video takes an even greater focus on our watch page.”
