iOS users got the ability to watch YouTube videos in picture-in-picture mode. This feature has been available in Android for years. This is a quite useful feature, as it allows multitasking capabilities.
According to reports, now this feature reaches on the arguably popular YouTube app. This means that YouTube for iOS will now allow people to watch videos in the PiP mode while doing their other tasks on their iPhones and iPads. Also Read: How to get a 12-month free YouTube Premium subscription with a referral?
YouTube for iOS with PiP mode
YouTube is a popular video-streaming platform both on Android and iOS platforms. This app allows users to watch videos across the globe. Now, this app will allow users to stream videos even after leaving the app screen.
On leaving the app, the PiP mode will start automatically. According to reports, the PiP mode has officially started rolling out for both free and premium YouTube subscribers on iPhone and even an iPad. Also Read: Microsoft Windows 11 update officially teased via Microsoft YouTube video
In a press release, YouTube states that Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode allows users to watch YouTube videos in a mini-player. This can be done simultaneously while surfing outside of the YouTube app on their mobile device. The company has started rolling out the PiP feature for YouTube Premium members on iOS. The company is planning to launch the PiP mode for all the US-based iOS users.
How does PiP mode work on YouTube?
With the introduction of this new feature, YouTube videos will play in a small pop-up window on the iOS platform as well. This pop-up window will appear once the user tries to leave the app. With the launch of the pop-up window, users can now do other tasks while watching the YouTube video.
For instance, you can chat and play games while watching the YouTube video in the mini-play, which plays side by side. This mode is most useful while using an iPad. Also Read: Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra to come with 120X zoom and mini secondary screen
The feature will be available directly; there is no need to perform any step-by-step process. To access this feature, the only step to perform is to keep your YouTube app updated. Now, whenever you watch any YouTube video, just swipe back to the home screen to check if you get access to this PiP mode feature. Also Read: MIUI 13 to bring support for memory expansion feature, Xiaomi phones to get 3GB extra RAM with this feature
While existing the app on iOS platform, you will still see the YouTube video being played in the small window with several controls like Play, Pose, Forward, Rewind, etc. Initially, YouTube has started rolling out this feature to YouTube Premium members only. If you haven’t received it, worry not, as it will reach you eventually. Keep in mind that this feature is already available for Android users. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy A Series; Galaxy A33 5G, A53 5G, and A73 5G launched
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