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YouTube Music App Getting Big Update for Android TV, Smart TVs

Tim October 12, 2020 21

The official YouTube Music app for Android TV and the one pre-loaded on select smart TVs is getting some much needed love. Following this update, users will have a bunch of new features, so for those who have stuck with the service since the switch from Play...

YouTube on Android TV Getting Minor UI Tweak

Tim September 25, 2020 3

Is it just me or is the YouTube app on Android TV totally whack? The menu on the left is oddly organized, like, why are my subscriptions all of the way near the bottom? Also, when you tap on a recommended video from the Android TV home screen, it just opens...

YouTube has Its Own TikTok Thing Called YouTube Shorts

Tim September 15, 2020 11

YouTube announced YouTube Shorts this week, its answer to the immense popularity of TikTok. Designed for folks to create fun, short videos all on their smartphone, YouTube says videos will be limited to 15 seconds and there will be plenty of editing options...

This Simple Trick Allows YouTube Watching Without Ads

Kellen June 12, 2020 25

Watching or looking at ads is a part of the internet, whether you like it or not. It's how all of this (often) free content is paid for. But look, we get it that you might not always want to see a 15-second ad before that YouTube video or maybe you ran through...

YouTube Lowers Default Video Resolution During Pandemic to Ease Strain on Networks

Tim March 24, 2020

With many working from home, internet networks that aren't usually stressed are being put to the test as of late. To help ease the strain, YouTube announced that it will be lowering the video resolution on videos you watch by default. This is merely a...

T-Mobile’s Free YouTube Premium Deal is Live!

Kellen March 24, 2020

The T-Mobile Tuesdays deal for 2 free months of YouTube Premium that we told you about yesterday is now live. If you are a T-Mobile customer, install the T-Mo Tuesdays app and claim it! How do you grab that free YouTube Premium? It couldn't be easier. Install...

T-Mobile is Giving Customers Free YouTube Premium for 2 Months (Updated: Live!)

Kellen March 23, 2020

UPDATE 3/24: This deal is now live! Go get it! As the country continues to deal with COVID-19, T-Mobile continues to offer its customers new benefits. From increasing most customers to unlimited data, to launching the new Connect plan for $15, T-Mobile has...

Trending Tab in YouTube App is Now the Explore Tab

Tim March 13, 2020

Said to be rolling out over the next few days, the Trending tab inside the official YouTube app is now the Explore tab. This change has been in testing for some time, and finally, YouTube pulled the trigger and made it official. You'll find all of the same...