YouTube gets major UI revamp and 3-minute Shorts feature

YouTube is rolling out a major UI redesign to improve how users experience the platform on mobile, web, and TV. This new UI makes the interface cleaner and more enjoyable to offer a fresh frosted glass look that enhances navigation.

With the fresh update, YouTube updates its bottom navigation bar. This new bar now has refreshed icons for Home, the ‘plus’ menu, Subscriptions, and Your Profile. These changes help users to find what they need more quickly.

Talking about the top and bottom bars look, the frosted glass effect makes them more modern and lets users see some of the content underneath.

On smartphones, YouTube is enhancing landscape mode. Users will notice larger thumbnails and bigger text, which make it easier to browse. This update will first be available on Android, with iOS users set to receive it later this year.

Another exciting update is that creators can now upload 3-minute Shorts. This gives them more options for content. However, it may take a little time for these new uploads to show up as Shorts in different sections of the app.

Aside from this, YouTube is also adding features that create a more cinematic experience for TV viewers. Now, channel pages will automatically play a selected video from the creator to give viewers a quick preview. In addition, a new Shorts player on TV lets users read comments and shop without stopping the video they’re watching.

Overall, YouTube is introducing several features and improvements to make the platform more friendly and engaging for everyone. These updates are a significant step toward enhancing the YouTube experience for users across all devices.