YouTube rolling out free picture-in-picture (PiP) globally
9to5Google • • general
Key Points:
- YouTube is making picture-in-picture (PiP) mode free for all users worldwide, extending beyond the US where it was previously available.
- Free users can use PiP for longform, non-music content on both Android and iOS apps by starting a video and exiting the app, allowing the video to continue playing in a resizable, movable window.
- Premium Lite members retain access to PiP for longform, non-music content, while full Premium members continue to enjoy PiP for both music and non-music content, ensuring an uninterrupted experience.
- The free PiP feature is currently rolling out and will be available globally to all users within the coming months.
