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YouTube is testing another Android redesign, and your muscle memory might hate it
Android Authority • • general
Key Points:
- YouTube is testing a new button layout on its Android app that removes text labels from the buttons under the video player, making the interface more minimalistic.
- The update also repositions elements such as moving the likes count away from the like button, placing the username above the channel logo, and relocating the Save and Download buttons into an expandable menu.
- This design change has been spotted on devices running Android 16, including Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and OnePlus 15, but the rollout appears sporadic and not all users see it.
- The test coincides with YouTube experimenting with hiding the dislike button on Shorts, replacing it with a heart icon similar to Instagram and TikTok.
- Since YouTube frequently tests design changes that may not become permanent, users who dislike the new layout need not worry yet, but feedback is encouraged.
