YouTube’s latest UI tweaks rolling out for some users

YouTube has received a new design update for its Android app and it looks like some of the users are already experiencing it. The latest update includes a couple of additions and removals in the users interface of the YouTube app.

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YouTube soon bringing support for 360 degree videos : Report

YouTube is gearing up to add support for 360 degree videos, according to a new report from Gizmodo. Google has revealed to the publication that the 360 degree video feature will hit YouTube in coming weeks.

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YouTube Music Key service kick starts testing in private beta

YouTube has started private beta testing of Music Key , its recently launched subscription service for web, Android and iOS. The music service that lets you watch and listen to music without ads, in the background or offline is giving selected users its first look.

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YouTube debuts WatchMe for Android, brings live broadcasting to apps

YouTube has released a new open source project that will allow developers to integrate live streaming into their apps. Dubbed as WatchMe, the project is available on GitHub.

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YouTube to debut offline mode in India in coming weeks

Google just announced its ambitious Android One initiative in India and launched Karbon Sparkle V smartphone. In addition, the company has announced that it is planning to brings offline access for YouTube in India.

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YouTube’s premium music service to be dubbed as ‘Music Key’: Report

Rumors about YouTube planning to launch a subscription service were looming the web quiet some time now but today more details about the service are out. Android Police has revealed some screenshots of the streaming service which YouTube will call ‘Music Key’.

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YouTube for Android updated with minor Playlist enhancements

YouTube is bringing some new tweaks to playlist management in the latest update. The version 5.9.0.10 now gets a contextual menu that provides quicker access to pre-existing features. An action overflow button will appear next to each result at the time of  searching for a playlist.

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Google buys mobile video editing start-up Directr

Google’s YouTube has acquired a mobile-video app maker Directr for an undisclosed sum. The app is used by small businesses to create marketing promotional videos. Directr team will integrate into YouTube’s video ads division as a result of the acquisition.

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