YouTube launched its largest redesign ever last year with a strong focus around channels and subscriptions as a way to keep users coming back for trusted content. Over six months later, these same ideas are finally making their way to the Android YouTube app — only Android 4.0 and 4.1 for now — with a new channels interface that lets you browse and add new subscriptions. Additionally, the new app supports preloading, which when enabled, buffers your latest subscriptions and Watch Later lists over Wi-Fi for smoother playback.
YouTube for Android 4.0 and 4.1 adds channel and subscription support
Today Google updated its YouTube app for Android 4.0 devices with channel and subscription support.
Today Google updated its YouTube app for Android 4.0 devices with channel and subscription support.
When asked if the updates were coming to other Android versions and iOS, a Google spokesperson told us, “In general, we’re looking to bring this channel-focused experience to all platforms.” Grab the app now from the Google Play Store.
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