YouTube Premium's newest experiments focus on speed and movement
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- YouTube is testing two new experimental features for Premium subscribers: "Auto Speed," which dynamically adjusts video playback speed to save time without losing comprehension, and "On-the-go," a simplified control view designed for audio-focused content like podcasts.
- The Auto Speed feature automatically changes playback speed throughout a video but is disabled for unsupported videos; however, it is not yet widely available on all English-language videos on Android and iOS.
- The On-the-go control mode reduces visual distractions by hiding comments and other elements, enhancing usability for users listening or watching while moving; it can be manually activated or triggered by phone motion detection and is available on both Android and iOS despite initial claims.
- Both features are experimental and accessible only to YouTube Premium users until April 27, after which Google will decide whether to keep or discontinue them; no information has been provided about their potential rollout on desktop platforms.
