YouTube is testing a new built-in clipping feature

Since YouTube is such a widely used platform, it only stands to reason that it continues to add useful features. The one that some may have wanted for a long time would be video clipping, which Twitch has had for years. Good thing YouTube is testing that now.

The feature was confirmed by YouTube Gaming in a tweet recently. Currently, the feature is in the alpha testing stage and only a few gaming channels will get access it. You will be able to make clips on desktop or Android, with iOS support coming soon. As you can see from the screenshot below, the feature appears as a scissors icon next to a video or stream's Share button.

In case you are unaware, this clipping feature basically lets you snip a portion of a video to create shorter ones that you can share. The clips can be between 5 to 60 seconds, which you can adjust using a slider. Once you have made your clip, you can share it on social media or embed in a website.

You can read this help page for more details, as there are some limitations. So, what do you think, is this a feature you would find useful? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


YouTube is testing a new feature that can compete with TikTok

It seems these days everybody wants a slice of that short-form video pie. TikTok more or less pioneered this market and now other companies are looking to join the bandwagon. One of those companies is YouTube, which has started to test multi-segment videos that are 15-seconds long.

According to TechCrunch, YouTube has enlisted the help of a select group of content creators to test its new feature. What it does is allow creators to record multiple clips via the YouTube app and upload them as one combined video. Users will be able to upload footage of up to 15-seconds in length. The company is currently testing this on the mobile version for Android and iOS.

Not so coincidentally, TikTok videos can also go up to 15 seconds. The way we see it, YouTube is aiming for the same length because it's a proven formula. But what do you think about this news? Would you consider using YouTube over TikTok? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more news.


YouTube is testing a video queueing feature for Premium subscribers on Android and iOS

YouTube is currently testing a new video queuing feature on its Android and iOS apps which is similar to the one found on the web version of the platform. With this feature, users can “Add to queue” any video that they want to watch next, a functionality that users have always asked for.

As reported by 9to5Google, the feature is now only available for YouTube Premium subscribers to test and may end up being a ‘Premium feature’. What’s confirmed to be a feature only available to Premium subscribers is “Line up to watch”, a feature that automatically adds a video to the queue and can be moved back if users play something.

For YouTube Premium subscribers that want to test out this new feature, you can activate it by going to your profile avatar, selecting Settings and choosing “Try new features”. After enabling it, the feature will take a few minutes to load.

So, what do you guys think of this new feature on the YouTube mobile apps on Android and iOS? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


YouTube is testing out a new feature called "Video Chapters"

Have y’all noticed a few changes that have been made to your YouTube app recently? It looks like YouTube has been making changes here and there through app updates to bring better experiences for the users. From the user interface to new features, the popular video-sharing platform has revealed a few things that we might see on the app, which includes a feature called video chapters.

Video chapters is a feature that separates a video into different sections to let users navigate the video more easily. The chapters will appear at the bottom of the video player and use timestamps from the creator’s video description. This feature allows users to skip to a part that they want to watch easily without scrolling blindly. Currently, YouTube is still in a beta test for the feature and only selected content creators are allowed to participate in the test. It is also worth mentioning that not all users will get the feature at the moment.

Other than that, the comments section for the YouTube Android app has also been moved upwards and placed below the video description. I’ve gotten the feature and I think that I’m having no issue with it, as I don’t have to scroll through a list of recommended videos to look at those hilarious comments. YouTube has also announced that they will be continuously testing beta features on the platform, so don’t be surprised if you see a new one as it might get eliminated if the feedback is not positive.

Let us know what you think about these new beta features from YouTube on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more exciting new features for mobile apps.


YouTube is testing out on locking videos in 4K resolution for Premium users only

As many YouTube users continue to dodge YouTube Premium, Google seems to give them more reasons to do so. This is not confirmed yet, but some users have been experiencing a new test pilot that restricts 4K video resolution for YouTube Premium users only.

The user who spotted it posted the screenshot on Reddit. As you can see in the image below, it shows the 2160p (4K) option with the word Premium below. Furthermore, it even has the caption "Tap to upgrade". It didn't take long for other users who also got the same option on their phones to report on the thread.

Like other media, we also tried login off to see if the option appears but there was nothing. Google has not made any announcement on this too and very likely, this 4K Premium requirement is just a public test reaction. Obviously, this may be a setback to many users because tablets, laptops and TVs are also often used to watch YouTube videos. It would suck to watch a 1080p video on a 4K monitor or TV.

Just a few weeks ago, YouTube was also testing 5 unskippable ads to YouTuber users who have not subscribed to YouTube Premium yet. That test made a lot of users unhappy and it's easy to see why. Anyway, what do you think of locking 4K for YouTube Premium users? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube is working on a feature that lets users react to videos at specific times with emojis

YouTube is testing a new way for you to react to the videos, rather than an old-school thumbs up or just plain comments. According to the latest report, the video streaming platform is experimenting with time-specific emoji reactions, which is something that you'll definitely find familiar.

Works similarly to Facebook Live, YouTube's new feature allows users to react to the videos at a specific time with different emojis. A separate reaction panel will appear in the comment section of each video that shows emoji reactions by that moment. Furthermore, users can also see how others reacted to a specific moment, but anonymously. Currently, the platform is testing different sets of reactions as well and "will add or remove reactions based on how the experiment goes!"

We don't know about you, but we think this is a nice feature to increase user engagement. Not only that, but creators can also find out which parts of their videos are more popular and continue to deliver better content for their fans. It's worth mentioning that the feature is still in testing, so YouTube might drop it eventually if it doesn't get good reviews among the testers.

What do you think about this? Leave a comment to let us know your opinion, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


YouTube launches new ad-free video player for education and tools for educational content creators

YouTube is introducing a slew of new products that cater for education and learning on the platform which includes a new ad-free video player as well as tools specific for educational content creators. In a blog post yesterday, YouTube announced the YouTube Player for Education, a new embedded player that shows content on commonly used education apps without ads, external links or recommendations.

YouTube said that this will allow viewers “avoid distractions” and will be open to select partners soon. These include education tech companies such as Google Classroom, Purdue University, Purdue Global and EDpuzzle.

Besides that, YouTube also released new tools for educational content creators, including ways to charge viewers for their videos. Starting in 2023, certain creators will also be able to make free or paid “courses” with playlists of videos set up for their audiences. Should viewers buy a particular course from these creators, they’ll be able to watch the content ad-free and play the videos in the background. For its initial release, these courses will only be available in a beta programme in South Korea and the United States.

In the same blog post, YouTube also announced a new quiz feature that creators can set up in the community tab on their channel that relates to the educational content that they produce. This quiz feature will be released in beta in the next few months, with the full version set to be available to creators next year.

So, what do you guys think of this next chapter for learning on YouTube? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news such as this!


YouTube lowers requirements for YouTube Partner Program with just 500 subscribers & more

If you're an uprising content creator on YouTube, this is good news for you. YouTube is lowering the requirements for the YouTube Partner Program and it's much easier to get monetised and ads-revenue. However, this initiative is only rolling out for selected countries.

According to the YouTube support page, the expansion is only coming to Canada, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Taiwan and the United States. Anyway, the new requirements are now needing 500 subscribers (that's half of the previous one), 3 public uploads in the last 90 days, and either 3000 valid public watch hours or 3 million public Shorts views.

As a reminder, particularly for those in Malaysia, the requirement to be part of the YouTube Partner Program remains the same. So you need to have at least 1000 subscribers, and either 4000 valid public watch hours or 10 million valid public Shorts views. To apply, you can access YouTube Studio on your PC or app, find "Earn" and Apply Now if you qualify.

You can also click on Get Notified and see your progress in the Earn section of YouTube Studio. It ain't going to be easy so good luck and all the best.


Apple is currently recruiting people to develop 6G cellular technology

Based on a statement by bloomberg, it seems that Apple is currently hiring engineers to develop 6G cellular technology. While there is no official information in regards to when the 6G cellular technology will be globally available, it does give us a better idea of what to expect from Apple in the coming years.

Based on Apple’s job listing, it seems that Apple is looking for individuals to conduct research and design for the next-generation wireless communication technology. Not only that, but it seems that they will also be required to participate in industry and academic forums to talk about the aforementioned technology as well.

However, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that Apple has yet to provide an official statement on the job listing. Not only that, but there’s also no news on the Malaysia release date, local pricing, and exact tech specs for now.

What are your thoughts on Apple developing the 6G network? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


YouTube made ~RM61.76 billion in 2019 just from ad revenue

The public has long wondered how much Google makes a year through YouTube but those numbers were never revealed. But recently, YouTube's parent company decided to include YouTube ad revenue in its quarterly report and it's a massive USD 15 (~RM61.76) billion.

In its official Q4 earnings report, Alphabet announced that YouTube made nearly USD 4.7 (~RM19.35) billion in Q4 2019 through YouTube ads. In comparison, the platform made USD 3.6 (~RM14.82) billion in Q4 of 2018. Also, the annual revenue of USD 15 billion means that YouTube alone contributed to 10% of the company's full revenue for 2019, which was recorded at USD 162 (~RM667) billion.

Besides ad revenue, YouTube also makes money through other services. According to The Verge, the platform's Premium ad-free and Music Premium subscription service currently have a combined subscriber base of over 20 million users. In the earnings report, these are included under 'Google other', which made more than USD 5 (~RM20.59) billion in Q4 2019 as well.

As you can see, Google makes a lot of revenue just from YouTube. But how much of that revenue goes back into the system to reward its network of content creators? Well, not enough considering how many of them are turning to other means to makes money.

To those of you who make content for YouTube, is the platform rewarding you well? Let us know on our Facebook page and continue to follow us on TechNave.com for news and updates.


YouTube may block you after 3 videos if AdBlock is not disabled

New Update - YouTube has confirmed it's an experiment. The spokesperson said "We’re running a small experiment globally that urges viewers with ad blockers enabled to allow ads on YouTube or try YouTube Premium. Ad blocker detection is not new, and other publishers regularly ask viewers to disable ad blockers."

Back in May, it was reported that YouTube was experimenting with blocking Ad Blockers on its platform. We haven't really heard anything since then until today when Redditor Reddit_n_Me got a new message regarding AdBlock on his YouTube.

In the Reddit thread, he posted a screenshot of receiving a message from YouTube, saying his video player will be blocked after three videos. If YouTube implements this, users with an ad blocker will be restricted unless the latter is disabled, or simply subscribing to YouTube Premium which skips all the ads. You can also see the two options below Allow YouTube Ads or Try YouTube Premium.

If we have to guess, YouTube is probably experimenting with this feature just like before back in May. According to sources, not many users with AdBlocker on their YouTube have encountered this. So it's safe to say this is not an official thing...at least not yet. It's not known if this feature will appear on other types of Blockers such as uBlock Origin.

To refresh your memory, YouTube Premium for the Malaysia market was raised to RM33.90 from RM26.90 per month back in the middle of May. The individual plan remains the same at RM17.90 per month, as well as the Student package for RM10.90 per month. You can add up to five members using the Family Plan, where each member pays RM6.78 per month.


YouTube might add a graph on videos to indicate most-watched parts

After making it easier for users to transfer the videos from mobile devices to desktops, YouTube moves on to test another new feature that can tell us which parts of a video are interesting. It also looks like the video streaming platform is currently letting some users try it out.

For that to work, YouTube places a special graph right above the red progress bar. It will indicate the users which are the parts most-watched by others through having higher curves. We think that not only standard users could benefit from it, content creators can also use the data to improve their videos based on what the viewers like to see.

It's mentioned that only a small percentage of smartphone and PC users are in the experiment. There's also no promise that YouTube will release it in the future. However, seeing some of the other entertainment sites also have a similar version of this feature raises up the possibilities for YouTube to roll out its own.

What do you think about this YouTube feature? Share your thoughts with us by leaving a comment and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news.


YouTube might delete your account if you’re not making them ‘money’

YouTube’s Terms of Services was updated on 10 November 2019 and users have found out a clause that is considered quite unreasonable. One of the terms stated that YouTube is given the right to terminate or suspend your account if it is no longer commercially viable.

This has started a discussion among the worrying users who would like to continue distributing their small scale content on YouTube. The termination includes not only YouTube account, they also have the right to suspend you from using all the other Google services depending on the severity of the cases.

Screenshot of the official YouTube Terms of Services.

The term ‘commercially viable’ is vague as it doesn’t define any more specific rules that will violate the term. It is also believed that only extreme content such as conspiracy theory, hate speech, or white supremacist, which are definitely considered as non ‘commercially viable’, will be affected.

For normal users, it is also said that a person who views a lot of videos but never develops any content to monetize could be getting their accounts terminated as well. It is not clear which part of the term would cover until YouTube comes out with another official statement to clear all the questions.

For more tech news, stay tuned on TechNave.com.


YouTube now allows conversion of long videos into YouTube Shorts via mobile devices

Many people love to watch videos online, and short-form video is probably the most popular format these days. Besides the highly popular TikTok, YouTube Shorts has also gained a substantial userbase of about 1.5 billion users. As such, it makes sense to add a new feature to help make Shorts.

Recently, YouTube announced a new way for you to make YouTube Shorts. YouTube channels can now convert any uploaded video into a YouTube Shorts video. This could be useful for various scenarios, like breaking down a long tutorial into different steps/parts. You can also add additional content via the camera, just note that the total video length can't exceed 60 seconds. Shorts you make will also be linked back to the original video.

As you can tell, this feature is very similar to clipping, except it also lets you add some BGM or video capture from your camera. Another thing to note is that the feature is only available via the Android and iOS mobile apps. In other words, you can't do this on a mobile browser (trust me, I tried). Funny enough, I've also noticed that the new 'Create' button would appear in videos from channels that you don't own, despite YouTube saying that you can't.

So, is this feature something you'd find handy? Let us know in the comments below, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


YouTube now allows users to play a video on single loop and skip to the most popular part

YouTube announced a few new features to its app and web version today including Most replayed, Video Chapters on Smart TVs and gaming consoles, Single Loop and quick action buttons while in full screen mode. Besides that, a new experimental feature will also come out soon, whereby YouTube will help to skip to the exact moment in a video that users want to watch.

Announced by TeamYouTube Community Manager Meaghan on the Google Support page, the platform is making it easier for users to find content that they’re most interested in. Most of the features are currently being rolled out on the platform starting from today.

For Most Replayed, you will be able to see a graph showing you the most frequently replayed parts of the video you’re currently watching. If the graph is high, it means that the part of the video has been replayed often.

Based on the illustration shared by YouTube, it looks like that there will also be a floating thumbnail indicating the part of the video that is most popular. Furthermore, it also has ‘Most replayed’ written on it when scrolling over the part on the video player.

As for Video Chapters, it's basically the same as the ones that we are currently familiar with on YouTube. What’s new is that the feature is now available for Smart TVs and gaming consoles, as well as auto-generated chapters for videos in which their creators didn’t include video chapters.

The next feature, Single Loop, is exactly as you’d imagine. Finally, you can now keep playing one video continuously in an endless loop, which is something that users have been wanting for ages.

As for the Quick action buttons, users will now have a new quick action buttons when going full screen. Hence, moving forward, you can like, dislike, comment, share, or add a video to a playlist directly from full screen mode.

Lastly, YouTube said that it is also testing a new experimental feature which will be coming to YouTube Premium subscribers first. The company said that the feature will allow user to go to the exact moment in a video that they want to watch, potentially by using AI.

Sounds interesting! What do you guys think of these new features on YouTube? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest tech news!


YouTube now allows users to stream movies and TV shows for free with ads

Google’s online video sharing and social media platform YouTube is now offering TV streaming service too, but with a twist. Get this, you can stream up to 4000 episodes of TV for free, but you’ll be interrupted with ads the whole time.

Seems like a fair compromise, don’t you think? Also, isn’t this just exactly what a conventional TV channel is anyway, only with an extra step and the convenience of picking what show to watch?

Announced by YouTube through a blogpost titled ‘Stream full seasons of TV for free on YouTube’, the feature is currently only available in the United States. Among the shows available for free streaming on YouTube are Hell’s Kitchen, Heartland, Andromeda and more.

Furthermore, YouTube also said that they have over 1500 movies for free streaming from various distributers, inlcuding Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Lionsgate and more. Among the standout movie titles coming to the platform are Gone in Sixty Seconds, Runaway Bride and Legally Blonde.

Besides that, YouTube also said that it is unveiling a brand new streamlined navigation and immersive banner art. The rich visuals and new menus allegedly helps users to easily find their favorite TV shows from the comfort of the couch.

Unfortunately, YouTube has not revealed any plans to expand the service outside of the United States just yet, which is a bummer for us Malaysians. Well, there’s always VPN I guess?

What do you guys think? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for all the latest tech news such as this!


YouTube officially launches subscriber-only chat, viewer polls, and clipping

If you watch a lot of YouTube, you may have noticed some of its new features. These were previously in a kind of soft launch, so not everyone could access them. But TeamYouTube has officially launched three of its new features.

First up is Clips, it allows you to 'clip' 5-60 second sections of a YouTube video or live-stream and share it. Subs-only chat lets you configure how long a user needs to be subscribed to your channel to send messages. Finally, Poll allows channels to set up impromptu viewer polls during a live stream.

Clips are now available to all gaming creators w/ 1k subs or more! You and your viewers can now capture memorable moments from your videos or streams & easily share them with friends, helping you reach new audiences & potential fans. More here: https://t.co/QrX3V1Fcvt(2/4) pic.twitter.com/pSjlYGO9dW

Of course, there are a few things to note. First, Clips is only available to channels with at least 1000 subscribers. Anyone can make a clip, but Subs-only chat and Polls are features meant for channel owners. In particular, the new Polls will appear directly appear in the live chat window.

Have you tried using any of these new features? Let us know what you think of their usefulness so far in the comments! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


YouTube officially retires from YouTube Rewind (for now)

Every year, it's a tradition for YouTube to do a YouTube Rewind to remind us of what happened during a particular year. However, if you watch a lot of YouTube videos, you would know that YouTube Rewind has gotten worst recently and looks like we won't be seeing one this year.

According to sources, YouTube has confirmed from stepping down but has not entirely abandoned the project. The reason, whether you believe it or not, is because YouTube has "become so massive that it is impossible to encapsulate its vastness and diversity within a minutes-long compilation". That's true to an extent but we would like to think otherwise.

Thank you to all the creators involved in Rewind - we’ll be for your Rewinds as we refocus our energies on celebrating you and the trends that make YouTube with a different and updated kind of experience - stay tuned! → https://t.co/kI69C24eL0

YouTube also said that the baton has been passed down to YouTube creators who have been making their own Rewind videos. One such creator is MrBeast who accumulated 54 million views already after the disaster of 2020 YouTube Rewind. While we won't be seeing the 2021 YouTube Review, the company is still planning something interactive by the end of the year so we have to wait and see.

Will you miss YouTube Rewind? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube prepares to roll out Picture-in-Picture mode for iOS users globally

Finally, the Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode for YouTube will soon be available for all iOS users across the globe. Since April, we had already heard the news about the feature making its way to global iOS users, but it never happened until now.

It's worth mentioning there's a catch for it. Besides subscribing to the platform's premium plan, you would also need to have the devices running iOS and iPadOS 15.0 or higher. If you have those satisfied, you will be able to play music and non-music content in PiP mode on iPhones and iPads.

For those who still don't know what is PiP, it actually allows the YouTube videos to be watched in a small floating window while simultaneously browsing other apps on your devices. YouTube announces the global release of the feature in a blog post by mentioning that it'll be available "over the next several days". Therefore, it should arrive sooner or later within these few weeks.

Are you one of the users who has been waiting for this feature? Drop a comment to let us know how you feel about this, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech updates.


Apple is delaying SharePlay in the upcoming iOS 15 update

Sorry, Apple fans. Looks like the anticipated SharePlay feature on iOS 15 will be delayed until further notice. The Apple development team just shared the news on its webpage confirming that SharePlay is now disabled in not only iOS 15 but as well as iPadOS 15, tvOS 15 and macOS Monterey beta 6 versions.

Although it is now delayed, the development team is still looking into releasing SharePlay again in future developer beta releases for the public later this fall. The development team are also thrilled to see what the developer community have come up with for SharePlay but didn't give any reason why it is delayed. Perhaps it's just not quite ready yet as per Apple's standard.

To recap, SharePlay is an upcoming way of sharing and watching a video together across multiple Apple devices. For instance, you and your friends can use FaceTime to watch something together such as TV shows, movies, as well as listening to music and sharing other things that you're browsing.

Personally, it's a great way to interact with each other during the lockdown. Given the cases in Malaysia isn't improving anytime soon, we hope SharePlay will be released as soon as possible. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube refreshes its design and introduces new features, including pinch to zoom

In conjunction with its 17th anniversary, YouTube today announced that it is refreshing things by rolling out a new look and feel on the platform. Moreover, the Google-owned company is also introducing new features to enhance the experience on the platform, including the ability to pinch to zoom on videos.

In a blog post, YouTube’s Chief Product Officer Neal Mohan shared that the changes were made based on inputs from thousands of viewers around the world. The new design is aimed to be cleaner and more lively which better represents what the company is all about.

One of the changes made to the design is the introduction of ‘ambient mode’ which uses dynamic colour sampling to create a subtle effect so that app background colour adapts to match the video. YouTube further elaborated that this feature will be available on the web and mobile versions of YouTube when in dark theme.

Speaking of which, dark theme has also been updated to be even darker by YouTube. The blog post clarified that this is so that the colour would truly pop on screen and that the feature will be rolling out on web, mobile and Smart TVs.

There are design changes to video playlists too as YouTube will be adopting the same colour treatments as mentioned above. Furthermore, the platform will also show more details about each playlist so viewers can jump right in.

Another change made by YouTube is changing video descriptions to buttons and reformating frequent actions such as like, share and download to minimise distraction. Besides that, the subscribe button is also getting a touch-up with a new shape and high contrast to make it stand out.

As for new features on the platform, YouTube is rolling out pinch to zoom so that you can easily zoom in and out of a video while on iOS or Android. The video will stay zoomed in even if you let go so you can enjoy the rest of the video in greater detail.

Precise seeking is also added to the platform, a new feature that allows you to make fine-tuned adjustments to get the exact part in each video. It’s available on either desktop or mobile and can be activated by simply dragging or swiping up while seeking.

So, what do you guys think of YouTube’s new look and features? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news!


YouTube rolled out new beta features to curb toxic comments

Recently, Youtube have rolled out 3 experimental features to YouTube Premium subscribers that are still under development. Today, the company came out with a new beta feature to curb toxic and unnecessary violent comments.

So how does this feature work? It is a new reminder in comments to encourage users to be more respectful while leaving their comments on the platform. The reminder will pop up when it detects the offensive comments, then it will give you a moment to reflect on your comment and revise it.

We think this is the right move and a nice feature from YouTube. What do you think of this new beta feature? Let us know in the comments below, be sure to stay tuned for more tech news on TechNave.com.


YouTube rolling out enhanced 1080p video format but only for Apple users for now

If you are a YouTube Premium member, you're in luck because YouTube is going to introduce an enhanced 1080p video. However, it seems that it will only benefit iPhone and iPad users.

According to YouTube, the enhanced 1080p is a bitrate version of 1080p. What this means is that the bitrate will offer more information per pixel, hence producing a higher-quality viewing experience. That said, YouTube said that the enhanced 1080p Premium isn't available for Live Streams, Shorts, and uploaded videos that are higher or lower than 1080p.

If you are already on YouTube Premium, the 1080p videos will automatically be in 1080p Premium mode. We suspect that the enhanced 1080p videos could drain your mobile internet data more, so if you want to set it to the standard 1080p, you can still revert it back. Just set your video viewing quality experience manually via the settings within the YouTube app.

YouTube is planning to expand this feature to more devices in the future, so we hope Android users get to enjoy it too. Make sure to update your YouTube app to the latest version, and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube's new feature transfers your unfinished video from mobile to desktop seamlessly

YouTube might have silently released a new feature that most of us would low-key appreciate. According to 9to5Google, users can now seamlessly transferring the videos they watched on their mobile devices to the desktop without going in history or even "Watch Later".

To be more specific, when we're watching something in the YouTube app on Android or iOS and exit before it finishes, a mini-player for the same video will show up on the web version of the streaming platform. After that, we can choose to expand it to open the video or continue playing it in the mini-player.

The feature will definitely save us some time from looking for the videos we previously watched while on the go. If you're on your way to try it out, we're afraid that it might not be available yet as it could be taking some time for the rollout. Since the feature has already been discovered, we believe it'll come to us in no time, so no worries!

Tell us how do you feel about the feature by leaving a comment. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech news.


YouTube says that picture-in-picture support will be available to iOS users "in a matter of days"

Finally, YouTube is ready to roll out the picture-in-picture support for iOS users. According to the video streaming platform, the feature could launch "in a matter of days across all iOS 15+ devices".

YouTube has been testing the feature among Premium subscribers for quite a long while. At one point, it had thought of making it available to only the paying users until the clarification came by saying it'll be available to all users regardless of the status. Now, it looks like there'll be no more testing, and iOS users will eventually get to have the feature for good.

Are you using an iOS smartphone? If so, the Picture-in-Picture feature is still rolling out & will be available in a matter of days across all iOS 15+ devices. Tweet back @ us if needed.

If you don't understand how it works, it basically allows users to watch a YouTube video in a small popup that can be dragged everywhere on the screen. Therefore, users can access other apps without interrupting what they're watching. Previously, some iOS users had resorted to Shortcuts to turn off built-in parameters on the YouTube site just to have this feature.

If you're an iOS user, are you excited about the feature finally making its way to your device? Drop a comment to let us know how you feel, and stay tuned to TechNave.com for the latest tech report.


YouTube taking action to remove every COVID-19 5G link theory videos

Yesterday, we found out that there are people crazy enough to burn down some 5G transmitter towers in the UK because of a silly conspiracy theory. The conspiracy theory, which was started by an influencer (or more like influenza lol) managed to convince some people that the COVID-19 is somehow linked to the 5G signal strength, thus weakening our body immune system. In response to that, YouTube have decided to remove all video that links to that conspiracy theory.

According to sources, it seems that there still some more conspiracy videos on YouTube trying to link 5G and COVID-19. We aren't sure how many of them are there exactly, but YouTube have already taken action for violating the company's policies. Despite that, it's a bit odd that they still allow 5G conspiracy theories on the platform (demonetization could be in play) but as long as they're not crazy enough to convince viewers that COVID-19 is involved.

For your information, conspiracy theorists have been trying to prove 5G is the cause of several health issues since last year. From causing cancer to frying our brains, there has been no conclusive evidence about it. To add on, there have been many official case studies from several well-established research companies citing that 5G is not as harmful as you think. To give you an analogy, this is like taking health advice from an aunty in a WhatsApp group chat instead of a certified doctor.

We hope this will somehow prevent false information from being spread around. Meanwhile, we should play our role to educate ourselves and check facts before sending news to our friends and family in this uncertain period. Say no to fake news and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube temporarily removed Lofi Girl music stream after Malaysian company’s ‘abusive’ copyright strike

One of the most popular and iconic music streams on YouTube, Lofi Girl’s lofi hip hop radio - beats to relax/study to suddenly disappeared from the platform since two days ago due to a copyright strike from Malaysian-based music company, FMC Music Sdn Bhd Malaysia. Understandably, the incident caused uproar among fans of the stream, which up until today has over 668 million views.

YouTube has since reversed the takedown and even terminated FMC Music’s account after confirming that the copyright strike was ‘abusive’. However, it had already ended the stream’s two-year long run as the channel’s next stream would have to start from the beginning again rather than continuing from where it was before the takedown.

Furthermore, YouTube also clarfied that it would take up to 48 hours for the stream to be reinstated and apologised for the incident. On 10 July 2022, Lofi Girl addressed the incident on its Twitter account, saying that it was taken down by false copyright strikes.

Lofi Girl also shared an email by YouTube notifying the channel of the takedown which states that the request was issued by ‘FMC Music Sdn Bhd Malaysia’. Short for Fantasia Music City, the company is a Malaysian record label under Hui Hvang Enterprise with various local artists under its helm.

As shared by TechCrunch, Lofi Girl said that the music in the stream is released under its own record label, hence the channel has the proper rights to the music. The YouTube channel also said that it was not sure why FMC Music filed the complaint.

Following the revelation by Lofi Girl, fans of the channel began circulating the hashtag #BringBackLofiGirl to get YouTube’s attention. Fans even bombarded FMC Music’s social media with comments for its issuance of the copyright strike.

The incident also sparked debate on YouTube’s handling of false copyright strikes, whereby there seem to be no protection or manual review on the matter. Indeed, Lofi Girl represented a lot of creators on the platform when the channel lamented how such matters was out of their control and that there are no avenues to file an appeal or prevent similar incidents from happening.

What do you guys think of the whole situation? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news!


YouTube thinking of offering subscriptions to 3rd-party channels

The premium video streaming business is a big one that YouTube is keen to stick its thumbs in but hasn't really been able to. But recent reports indicate that YouTube may look to offering subscriptions to third-party services via the platform and thus bolster its streaming business.

According to The Verge, YouTube could start offering its users subscriptions to paid TV networks like CBS All Access, HBO, Netflix, and more. This gives people an alternative to Amazon and Apple, which both have access to a variety of different third-party channels and services. And since YouTube has such a large user base, it could potentially net the company a lucrative chunk of revenue.

It's uncertain if such subscriptions will be made directly available to its more than 20 million YouTube Premium subscribers, or if YouTube would instead provide subscriptions to individual channels. But the former is the most likely scenario and would prove to be an effective incentive for people to subscribe to YouTube Premium.

YouTube hasn't made any official announcements on whether this would happen yet, but a big question people would ask is: How well can it compete? Indeed, would you bother with this when there's already Apple TV Plus, Amazon Prime Video, and Netflix? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for other news.


YouTube to introduce creator AI tools that can virtually swap outfits and locations "in the coming months"

Recently appointed YouTube CEO Neal Mohan recently shared the platform’s priorities for 2023 via an official blog post. Among others, Mohan announced that the company would be introducing new generative AI tools for creators “in the coming months”.

Stressing that the Google-owned platform would continue to put creators first, Mohan asserted that now is a critical moment in the creation of digital videos. He added that creators want more than just a place to hit upload, but need sophisticated tools to grow their ambitions.

Accordingly, YouTube is introducing several new improvements and updates to its creator tools, including new generative AI features. For starters, creators will be able to expand their storytelling and raise their production value from virtually swapping outfits to creating a fantastical film setting.

While not much detail was revealed in regard to the AI tools, Mohan asks creators to stay tuned in the coming months as YouTube roll out tools for creators. Moreover, the platform will also introduce the necessary protections to embrace this technology responsibly.

So, what do you guys think of YouTube’s venture into generative AI tools for its creators? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news.


YouTube to remove overlay ads on desktop beginning 6 April 2023

If you frequently watch YouTube videos on your desktop computer, then the annoying overlay ads covering a small portion of the video should be familiar to you. Well, even the Google-owned video platform agrees that the overlay ads are intrusive and has announced that it will be removing them beginning next month.

Specifically, the overlay ads will be removed on 6 April 2023, as per an official post on the YouTube Help Forum website. The post also confirmed that the decision was made to help improve the viewer experience and shift engagement to higher-performing ad formats on both desktop and mobile.

Moreover, YouTube asserted that overlay ads are a legacy ad format that is only served on desktops and are disruptive for viewers. Besides that, the company also assured creators that the removal of overlay ads would have a limited impact as engagement shifts to other ad formats.

So, what do you guys think of the overlay ads’ removal? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for more trending tech news such as this.


Apple is delaying the iPhone 12 series launch due to the coating issues on its camera lenses?

The iPhone 12 series has now rumored for some time, as well as the ever-changing launch dates. Apple keeps delaying the launching date, but why? Recently, the a known analyst Ming-chi Kuo reported that the upcoming 5.4-inch and 6.1-inch display iPhone 12 series are having some issues on the ultra-wide camera lens coatings that are more susceptible to cracking.According to Genius Electronics, the main camera lens supplier deny the reports and mentioned that they are following all the demands and schedules strictly. Apple will not have any delaying issues even though Genius Electronics failed to meet the requirement, Largan Precision’s services will likely compensate for any possible delay. With these services that Apple is currently using, there shouldn’t be any delays.

New, adjusted Apple dates!Apple Watch & iPad- Via press release- Week 37 w/c Sep 7iPhone 12 event- Week 42 w/c Oct 12iPhone 12 devices - Preorders week 42 w/c Oct 12- Shipping week 43 w/c Oct 19iPhone 12 Pro devices- Preorder and shipping in Nov (no exact date yet)

So much to say, we might expect a different approach from Apple this time. The company will first release the new Apple Watch and iPad, then lastly, the iPhone 12. It’s safe to say that the iPhone 12 event might be happening on 12 October with pre-orders starting on the date itself. Still, for the iPhone 12 Pro, it will be another story as the renowned analyst John Presser only stated the expectation date in November but no exact time yet.

With that said, there’s still no official confirmation on the tech specs and releasing dates, so do take this with a pinch of salt. But when will you expect the iPhone 12 series to launch this year? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com.


YouTube to use AI to automatically split up video chapters for content creators

If you watch a lot of YouTube videos, there's a good chance that you might have come across some lengthy videos with chapter timelines. That said, it's also a lot of work for YouTubers to manually input the details which you can find in the description video.

The reason why a few YouTubers do this is so that you may skip to the interesting parts that you want to watch, instead of braving through the whole video if you're in a rush. This updated was made available since last year but it only got more popular recently, YouTube may be working on something new as they intend to use AI technology to split up the segments automatically. We don't know exactly how long is the development team working on this but this would surely save a lot of time.

According to the source, the beta will begin on mobile devices first and they will see how it goes from there. We get the feeling that it won't be perfect but the method will improve as time goes by. Having this automatic video chapter is a life-saver for both content creators and YouTube viewers who wish to save time.

Have you come across this new feature yet? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube videos are down, team is currently working to fix the issue

Update - @TeamYouTube just announced that the services are now back online, we just double checked that both YouTube and YouTube Music are working fine now. Enjoy your day!

Today, it seems that YouTube is currently down for most people. This applies to people who are Premium members (including YouTube Music too), non-premium members and people who don't even have an account. We don't know exactly what are the reasons but the YouTube team is working on it as we speak.

According to some YouTube users, the website itself is still working but loading videos is another story. Many users seem to be stuck in loading a video and some actually are fine for some seasons. Sources are saying that this is the second time that a YouTube outage has happened this year, but we don't recall this incident in Malaysia.

...And we’re back – we’re so sorry for the interruption. This is fixed across all devices & YouTube services, thanks for being patient with us https://t.co/1s0qbxQqc6

Anyway, we will continue to keep an eye on this situation and will update this page again once YouTube is back online. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube wants to put longer & unskippable ads on your TV

Do you like watching YouTube on your smart TV? Well, bad news for you because the company is planning to put longer unskippable ads, even when your video is paused. Well, starting with the Americans first.

From YouTube's announcement about Highlights from Brandcast 2023, it was reported that more advertisers want a piece of the pie due to the massive amount of viewership on YouTube. With this, YouTube is transitioning from two 15-second ads consecutively to a 30-second unskippable ad to YouTube Select on CTV.

This sounds wonderful for advertisers and marketers but not so much for YouTube users. Moreover, YouTube is bringing a new Pause ad feature to CTV, where if you pause your YouTube video, an ad will pop out playing no matter what. Do take note that this is starting in the US for now.

Another thing to note is that this new ads strategy is for people who have YouTube TV (read more about it here, it's not the same thing as having YouTube on a smart TV). To date, YouTube TV (and YouTube itself) has reached over 150 million US citizens on connected TVs. According to the Nielsen Gauge Report, YouTube is the most watched streaming service for TV in the US.

While it hasn't affected Malaysia yet, the time would come eventually just like the increased price for the YouTube Premium Family package of RM33.90 per month. The only way to skip those annoying ads is by subscribing to YouTube Premium on your TV.


YouTube will gradually reduce YouTube Originals content more this year

If you are subscribed to YouTube Premium, there's a good chance that you have watched some intriguing YouTube Originals shows from some of your favourite YouTubers. You might also want to catch up on some of the episodes too because YouTube just announced that they will shift their focus away from YouTube Originals.

According to the Robert Kyncl, Chief Business Officer of YouTube, he posted the news on his Twitter account on why the YouTube Originals slate will be reduced. The two reasons given are because Susanne Daniels, who was responsible for Originals will be leaving YouTube soon as well as new features like Creator Shorts Fund, Black Voices Fund, Live Shopping programming and YouTube Kids Funds.

An update on YouTube Originals: pic.twitter.com/PixhgZ2yhU

Susanne is leaving on 1 March 2022 so with these factors, YouTube will put more effort into the same funding programs instead of YouTube Originals. Despite that, the company will still honour the commitment of current YouTubers who are already in contracted shows in progress.

What do you think of YouTube's decision to reduce YouTube Originals content? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube will hide the dislike count from now onwards

Whenever a YouTube channel does something wrong, it will inevitably get a ton of dislikes such as the recent YouTube rewinds and the latest Shin Megami Tensei V video game review by IGN (yes, they messed up again lol). However, it has brought attention to YouTube about the dislike button and from now onwards, the dislike count will be private across the platform.

So...yeah, you won't be able to view the count of dislikes anymore on any YouTube video. The reason why the team is doing the change is that they "want to create an inclusive and respectful environment where creators have the opportunity to succeed and feel safe to express themselves". In other words, they want to protect creators from harassment.

Prior to this, YouTube did a social experiment on the impact of removing the dislike button. The team found out that when the count was not visible, commenters were less likely to dislike the video as well as reducing the dislike attacking behaviour. Moreover, smaller creators or beginners seem to encounter this a lot according to YouTube.

The dislike count will be invisible but not to the creators if they analyse the video in YouTube Studio. On that note, YouTube knows that many of us won't agree with the decision but they believe it's the right thing to do. YouTube also said the dislike button will remain here to stay.

You may still see the dislike button on any YouTube video for now, but the update is gradually rolling out today. What do you think of this? Let us know in the comments below and stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTube will soon allow users to set their own default video quality

YouTube is spotted bringing a lot more new features to the platform recently due to the large migration of users from Google Play Music to YouTube Music. Today, someone has found out that the platform will soon allow users to set the video quality by default without the need of switching them manually every time.

As reported by Android Police, YouTube will soon give the users the option to set their own default video quality. Therefore, if you are in a bad Internet situation but still willing to stream high-quality video, the setting got you covered. Other than that, users can also set the default quality settings based on whether they are using data or WiFi to stream the video.

Furthermore, YouTube is also trying to simplify the quality settings by getting rid of the numbers and replacing them with options including low (data saver), higher, or auto. It is said that it could help those who don't know the meaning of the numbers to adjust their video quality based on a more specific need such as to save data or to have the best experience streaming the video.

Let us know what you think about YouTube's initiative from this update on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting app updates.


YouTube working on a cheaper subscription plan called "Premium Lite"

You've probably been annoyed by not one but two YouTube ads sometimes if you never subscribed to YouTube Premium. By taking one step further to persuade you to whip out your wallet, the platform might be planning to roll out a cheaper plan for those who only want to get rid of the ads.

It's spotted that YouTube is piloting a cheaper subscription tier in Europe, namely YouTube Premium Lite. The plan is suitable for those who don't want to be interrupted by the ads but are willing to skip features like offline downloads or background playback. For the price, it's around 60% of what we have to pay for the current Premium plan, which costs RM17.90 per month.

However, it's said that the subscription plan is still in its experimental phase. Therefore, YouTube might never roll out the plan globally if anything goes wrong. Let's continue to wish YouTube luck to come out with something that will let its users willingly type in their credit card numbers!

What do you think about the Premium Lite plan? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for more interesting tech reports.


YouTuber PewDiePie is taking a siesta for 2020

Everyone needs a break and it seems that one of YouTube's biggest stars is ready for a rest after years of making YouTube videos. Felix Kjellberg, aka PewDiePie, announced that he would be taking a break from YouTube in early 2020. According to Engadget, PewDiePie first hinted that he wanted to take a break in August this year and said that he'd like to do something else other than YouTube.

For better or worse, PewDiePie is one of YouTube's most well-known personalities. He attracts many who enjoy his over-the-top reactions in Let's Play videos, especially for games in the horror genre. However, he also courted more than his fair share of controversies, which included racist remarks and rape jokes.

With all that has been happening for him, it makes sense for him to want to take a break from it all, at least for some time. Burnout is a real problem for many, particular a YouTube content creator with as many fans as PewDiePie (102 million subscribers). You can see him making the announcement on the 10:43 minute mark in the video above. For an overview of his career so far, check out the timeline made by BusinessInsider.

Do you watch PewDiePie's videos? What do you think of his decision? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com for other news.


YouTuber builds world's largest functional Nintendo Switch

Some of you probably hook your Nintendo Switch to a large TV regularly. But have you ever played on a giant version of the console? A YouTuber decided to do just that and showed how it could be done on YouTube.

YouTuber Michael Pick talked about how he liked the Nintendo Switch but found that it could be easy to lose (track) of it. That inspired him to build the world's largest Nintendo Switch, one that you can actually play on. He used mostly wood and plastic for the buttons and frame of the machine, while the display is a large 4K panel that is 70-inch wide.

Of course, the entire construction is like a 'shell' for an actual Nintendo Switch console and Joy-Con controllers inside. In particular, the controllers are attached to mounts with servos that will help press the buttons, based on input from the physical buttons outside. Pretty neat, right? Anyway, Pick also decided to give it away to St Jude's Children's Hospital as charity after finishing the project, which is nice of him.

So what do you think about the project? Does it make you want to build one for yourself? Share your thoughts and comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more fun stories like this.


YouTuber compacts the movie Tenet into Game Boy cartridges

Have you watched Christopher Nolan's Tenet? If you haven't and happen to have a Game Boy Advance lying around, maybe you could watch through that. That's right, the Internet is full of memes and bizarre projects, but this one probably takes the cake.

A YouTuber who runs the channel WulffDen came up with the bright idea of stuffing the entire movie - into five Game Body Advance cartridges. He called it the worse way to watch the video, then proceeded to explain how he went about doing it. So it's possible to do it yourself if you really wanted to...

It's funny how the idea came about too, as it is a jab against the movie's main star. Christopher Nolan infamously said last year that the movie had to be enjoyed in theatres, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you were one of many who didn't want to risk going to the cinemas last year, maybe you would appreciate the Wulff's dig at Nolan.

This does make you wonder: What other forms of media can we stuff movies into? Have any of you tried something similar before? Do share your experiences in the comments below! Also, stay tuned to TechNave for more tech lifestyle news like this.


Apple is developing a flexible display for Apple Watch

Apple has been working on different new technologies to improve the Apple Watch. Last year, we saw patents for a watch band with embedded batteries and an under-display camera. Now, there's also a new one describing a flexible display.

The USPTO has granted a new patent for smartwatches to Apple. The title is "Display Module and System Applications" and it describes a device with a display that not only appears in front but also wraps around the watch band. Based on the diagrams from the patent, this watch would also have a vastly different design from previous Apple Watches.

Besides that, the display is said to be flexible enough to adjust to the user's wrist size. This suggests that it can somewhat stretch, though the question is whether that would distort the image on the display. On top of that, the bezel is expected to be less than 1mm or even 0.5mm, which maximises the space for the display.

The idea is quite interesting, as it opens the way for 'digital' wrist bands with customisable designs. Of course, this is just a patent for now, so there's no guarantee it'll happen. Having said that, would you be interested in a smartwatch like this? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


YouTuber managed to display the iOS interface onto a bendable display!

It seems that a channel on YouTube has recently uploaded a video detailing how they have managed to display the iOS user interface onto a flexible display. Based on what was said in the video, it seems that the foldable displays were manufactured by BOE in China.

The video seems to have mentioned that the foldable display showcased is actually quite fragile due to the fact that it broke due to being bent while recording. Not only that, but it also seems that BOE has discontinued production for the bendable display likely due to the fact that they have started manufacturing newer more durable displays.

That said, do take some of the information with a grain of salt, due to the fact that the device shown in the video was not officially made by Apple and the final product will most likely look very different. With all that said, what are your thoughts on iOS being displayed on a foldable screen? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


YouTuber sank all Apple iPhone models to see which one is the most water-resistant

Do not try this at home unless if you're super rich

Nowadays, Android smartphones are getting scratch, dust and water-resistant materials on. While the Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus did become more durable and better protected against some accidental water splash, quite a few people have done some tests to prove that the latest iPhones are still not up there with some of the other high-end and waterproof Android models.

YouTube video tech blogger, Zach Straley glued all 10 iPhone models on a backboard and submerged them into a bucket of water to see which one lasted the longest. After some duration of time, the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus passed out to their older predecessor ...

The iPhone 3G (surprised?), made way back in 2009 and it seems to have the best chance of surviving the “longest” at least according to Zach (the method seems a bit of an overkill though).


YouTuber tested battery life on every iPhone Pro Max model after installing iOS 16.1

When iOS 16 rolled out to the masses of iPhone users, many felt and reported that the battery life sort of got worse than before (including myself). However, that may change now with the new software update - iOS 16.1 which is now available to download.

The moment the update was available, YouTube channel iDeviceHelp decided to put it to the test on four iPhone models - the iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro Max and of course, the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Before he tested the battery life, he showed all the iPhone battery performance on iOS 16.0.3 first, with the iPhone 14 Pro Max lasting the longest as expected.

After updating, all the iPhone Pro Max models actually did last longer this time. Compared with iOS 16.0.3, the iPhone 12 Pro Max now has an extra hour of battery life after a single charge. Interestingly, iOS 16 also allowed the iPhone 13 Pro Max to last longer than the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which lasted two and a half hours and an hour and a half respectively.

Besides the improved battery life, there are also a few new features from iOS 16.1. This includes Live Activities, iCloud Shared Photo Library and others. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


YouTubers Life 2 will guest star actual YouTubers like PewDiePie

They used to say life is stranger than fiction, but it's all just the same these days as people turn life into fiction. For instance, there's a game called YouTubers Life where you get to manage a character who wants to become a YouTuber. Now, we have some new details for YouTubers Life 2.

According to VGC, Raiser Games recently confirmed that YouTubers Life 2 is slated for release later this year for the PC (Steam), Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One, and the Nintendo Switch. If you're unfamiliar with the game, it's basically The Sims - YouTuber edition. It's a business/life simulation game that lets you manage a character, employees, video creation, and more.

It has also been revealed that the game will feature real-life YouTubers. This includes big names like PewDiePie, Crainer, LaurenzSide, Rubius, Paluten, InoxTag, WillyRex, GermanLetsPlay, Vegetta777, and xFaRgAnx. They're not there just for show either, as they will provide you with specialised side-missions. The game also features improved graphics, new missions, and more.

The exact release date and price for the game haven't been announced, but it should still be within 2021. Having said that, would you be interested in games like this? What other real-life profession would make an interesting game? Share your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news on the latest mobile gadgets and video games!


YouTubers can now easily avoid copyright claims by using these new features on YouTube Studio

Copyright strike is currently a huge problem faced by the content creators on YouTube. Sometimes, it can be really frustrating when it comes to dealing with music labels or third party companies regarding the materials used in the videos. YouTube has been working to make things simpler for the creators to distribute their works. Recently, the platform has rolled out new features for the content creators on YouTube Studio to avoid copyright claims by editing their videos directly on the site.

Now, creators are allowed to identify which videos violate the copyright claims in a new column called ‘Restrictions’ on YouTube Studio. Later on, they can choose to edit the videos or remove them completely from the site. Most of the time, copyright issue haunts the creators because of the song choice. But now, songs that violate the rules will be asked to be replaced or muted when editing. This would be a useful feature for the creators to respond immediately rather than getting blocked in the future.

If their videos are showing content that doesn’t go with the rules, they can just trim them directly on the site. However, the duration of the trimming section is not to be decided by the creators as they can’t adjust the endpoints. The appointed duration is decided by the algorithm of Content’s ID, which helps to identify content from YouTube’s videos.

Other than that, YouTube has also announced there will be more updates coming in 2020 that will help creators to reduce the pain of copyright claims. Nowadays, most content creators are trying to monetize their videos, so all these copyright issues make it hard for them to make a living on the platform.

Let us know what you think of these new features released by YouTube on our Facebook page. Stay tuned to TechNave.com for more tech news!


Your Android device may soon be able to detect when you snore or cough

Google is reportedly working on built-in snore and cough detection features for Android devices so as to provide more in-depth and insightful health data. Currently only available for Google employees under the company’s new digital wellbeing study, both features are part of ‘Sleep Audio Collection’ study which may be embedded in Android OS in the future.

According to 9to5Google who found the strings in a Google Health Studies v2.0 update that revales the new features, you must be a full-time Google employee with an Android phone to participate in the study. The report further elaborated that Google’s “Health Sensing team is actively working to bring an advanced suite of sensing capabilities and algorithms to Android devices,”.

These “Cough and Snore algorithms” will translate into a “bedside monitoring” feature on Android devices. Google also stressed that the data will only be kept on-device to allay any privacy concerns.

The goal for the study is to provide users with meaningful insight into their sleep with the audio collection being able to support this mission by providing data necessary to validate, tune, and develop such algorithms.

What do you guys think of these new features potentially coming soon to Android? Would you want your snore and coughs being tracked and recorded by your devices?

Share your thoughts with us in the comments below. As always, do make sure to stay tuned to us here at TechNave for the latest trending tech news!


Your BPN payment will be forfeited if not used during the MCO 2nd Phase is fake news

As we continue to write news pieces and information on how to prevent yourself from scamming, the Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) have posted a warning to the citizens on a piece of fake news. According to their Facebook page, they advised the public not to be fooled by a forwarded message about the Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) package being forfeited if not used during the second phase of the Movement Control Order.

The fake news reads that - whoever doesn't have a bank account during the first BPN phase will have their payment be "consumed". This is false and no BPN payment will be consumed if anyone is waiting for phase 2.

While it's true that several BPN recipients of the B40 category do not have a bank account or those with "failed payment", they can still receive their BPN payments in cash at the Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) branch from 17 April to 31 December 2020. Also, for those who want to update their bank account information, kindly visit this website.

For a list of open branches or more information, recipients can visit the BSN website at www.mybsn.com.my. Stay home and be smart, stay tuned for more tech news at TechNave.com.


Your Facebook and Instagram passwords were exposed (and are now fixed)

Facebook is in the news once again, but for the wrong reasons. You have already seen plenty of Mark Zuckerberg memes online when he went to court last year, but this time around, it appears that your Facebook and Instagram passwords were exposed internally by Facebook employees and you might want to change it to a new one.

According to KrebsonSecurity reports, every Facebook user's password has already been exposed to Facebook employees in plain text since 2012. It was discovered by a team of Facebook engineers when they were reviewing a new code earlier this year. Oddly, since it was 7 years ago and if you had not been hacked, it pretty much tells us that the Facebook employees didn't even bother or they weren't aware of it before the recent discovery. Also, there's a good chance that you've changed your password a couple of times, so your old password is not the same as the new one. But if you're one of those who is still using the same password, you ought to change it now.

"We’ve not found any cases so far in our investigations where someone was looking intentionally for passwords, nor have we found signs of misuse of this data,” Renfro said. “In this situation what we’ve found is these passwords were inadvertently logged but that there was no actual risk that’s come from this. We want to make sure we’re reserving those steps and only force a password change in cases where there’s definitely been signs of abuse."- Scott Renfro, Facebook Engineer

In light of this, Facebook also just recently released a statement about Keeping Passwords Secure so you can have a read here. They have already fixed the problem and ensure that your password has always been masked outside of Facebook (except the early blooper which they discovered).

Well, it's good that they are being black and white about this. Anyway, it's also important that you shouldn't put all your personal information in your profile as well. Better be safe than sorry!


Your Facebook app will have dark mode soon on both iOS and Android

Dark mode is a popular feature that many apps and operating systems have offered to users. For instance, vivo smartphone users can enjoy dark mode via FunTouchOS system. WhatsApp and Instagram have also adopted it, then Facebook's new desktop design also lets you choose the option. Oh wait, the Facebook app on both iOS and Android doesn't have one.

It's kind of ironic if you think about it, but thankfully that will change in the near future. According to wabetainfo.com, the Facebook development team is already working on it and the theme should look more or less similar vivo's version, or it could just go completely black like Instagram on iOS. Anyway, it's said that when the Facebook app comes with the new dark mode update on both iOS and Android, users can enable in the app's settings.

I'm not a big fan of the black dark mode (#AMOLED friendly) so I really like the new #Facebook dark theme It is currently hidden and it is still in development so there are some small graphic glitches to be corrected but it is already well under way! pic.twitter.com/UZ7jjP3iHb

As you can see from the screenshots above, the development for Facebook app dark mode looks quite good. Since it's still in the works, we won't know when it's ready until Facebook officially rolls out the new update. Until then, stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Your Huawei devices may not have Android support soon

[Update]: Android has just tweeted out a statement mentioning that services like Google Play as well as security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on all Huawei devices.

[Update]: For those not in the know, Huawei have since responded with a statement of support and we’ve explored many of the possibilities for the future. In addition, the US have also made a U-Turn, but to stay up to date with all the latest news, feel free to download our new TechNave APP 2.0 for Android and iOS.

Trade wars have always been brutal and the current trade war between the United States and China is potentially about to leave many Huawei users disappointed. Huawei’s business with Google has been suspended and among the services affected include the transfer of hardware, software and technical services. TL;DR: Huawei users would potentially lose access to popular Google services such as Gmail and Youtube.

Only services available via open source licensing will be left available for the Chinese manufacturer, which means that Huawei is only restricted to using the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). This means that Huawei would be cut off from important Google apps and services that Android users globally need to ensure that their devices function optimally. Unless Huawei pushes for their own updates via the AOSP, users would not be getting the best updates and services available on their device.

For Huawei users' questions regarding our steps to comply w/ the recent US government actions: We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on your existing Huawei device.

According to a Google spokesperson, the company is “complying with the order and reviewing the implications” but did not reveal any other information about the decision such as when the Android would stop working on Huawei devices or which devices would be affected. All we know is that the blacklisting of Huawei by the Trump administration will make doing business with the US harder than it already is.

The US has had increasing fears that Huawei’s equipment could be used by the Chinese government to spy on American networks. Prior to this, the US had warned its citizens against using Huawei and ZTE devices. The Chinese manufacturer had repeatedly reassured the US that it is not possible for the Chinese government to infiltrate their data via the company’s devices. It is known for awhile now that Huawei had been working on their own OS in case something like this would happen. How many of you would stop using your Huawei devices when Android stops working on your Huawei phones? For the latest news on tech and beyond, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Apple is developing new TWS earbuds called Beats Studio Buds

If you want some true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds from Apple, the AirPods are already very popular options. But what if you're a fan of Beats Studio? Well, Apple isn't done with the brand yet and could be working on new TWS earbuds under the brand.

Thanks to MacRumors' Steve Moser, we got our first look at the Beats Studio Buds. As you can see, these look nothing like the Apple AirPods. For one, this model doesn't come with any stems. It also some angular parts on the earbuds with the 'b' logo on the back. The overall design also seems more ergonomic.

Beats Studio Buds ‘charged’ pic.twitter.com/xTqj1vo8Mq

Allegedly, the new model will be available in black, white, and red colours. It should be noted that Moser got the images for the Beats Studio Buds from iOS 14.6 beta, so it's probably legit news. But aside from that, no specs and features have been revealed yet. As such, we don't know if this would have active noise cancellation or water resistance.

As far as we can tell, Apple would probably launch this model when iOS 14.6 is unveiled, which would be at this year's WWDC. Of course, that's just a wild guess. But what do you think? Let us know in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news on this.


Your WhatsApp Messages can now disappear by default

WhatsApp has been working on a few new features lately like the Reaction feature, the Speeding Audio Messages feature as well as a new privacy-centric feature. With the new feature, you can now make your message disappear but you need to manually activate it.

WhatsApp disappearing messages can now be set as a permanent default for all your one-on-one chats. Unfortunately, it is still unavailable in group chats and existing chats. Once you turn the feature on, it will alert you in the chat box as well as your chatting partner. You can set the messages to be auto delete within 24 hours, 7 days or 90 days.

This is how to set the Disappearing Message feature up by default:1. Open WhatsApp on your Android or iOS device.

2. Head to Settings > Account > Privacy > Default message timer

3. Select the duration of your chats: 24 hours, seven days, or 90 days.

4. Going forward, all new one-on-one messages will auto-delete after the amount of time you just set.

Just follow the steps written above and you will be all set. Stay tuned for more upcoming tech news and updates on TechNave.com.


Your WhatsApp chat history can now move from an iPhone to an Android 12 device

A tale as old as time, transferring your WhatsApp chat history between an iPhone and Android device can be a real pain in the ass. But thankfully, Google has been working on that in Android 12 for a while now and they have done it. According to Google, it is now possible with Android 12 using a cable.

As aforementioned, how this is achieved is using a cable but you will need a USB-C to Lightning cable. Connect both the iPhone and Android phone when setting the latter up then a QR code should appear on the iPhone display. This QR code will help transfer all your WhatsApp chats, media and others over to your new Android phone.

Google also said that the team has worked closely with WhatsApp on ensuring your data remains protected during the transfer process. New messages won't be appearing on the iPhone as well while the transfer is happening. On top of that, Android 12 will also automatically transfer the iPhone's SMS, iMessage history, contacts, calendars, pictures, and videos with your permission.

At the moment, Samsung Galaxy devices and all the Pixel phones that are installed with Android 12 can perform this task. Of course, other Android phones with the latest OS will be able to do it as well. That being said, it seems that transferring your WhatsApp stuff from Android to iPhone is still not possible.

That's all, folks. Looks like there's a solid reason to upgrade or purchase a device with Android 12. Stay tuned for more trending tech news at TechNave.com.


Your Zoom account may still be in danger of getting stolen

Based on a statement by techradar.com, it seems that cybercriminals are still keen on stealing information from your Zoom account information due to the sudden increase in online scams lately. The scammers send emails to unsuspecting users by requiring them to “verify” their account by keying them into a landing page that was provided in the email thread.

With that said, you must practice caution especially when it comes to emails asking you to fill in your credentials. With all that said, what are your thoughts on cybercriminals still attempting to steal private information? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Your boss may soon be silenced without telling him using the WhatsApp Vacation Mode

It’s quite often that your boss will contact you even during your vacations or holidays to do “important, absolutely necessary” work with WhatsApp. While you can always leave the work group, this will definitely notify your boss (who is probably the admin) and archiving the group doesn’t mute notifications either, but soon you may be able to mute these notifications without letting him or anyone know with the WhatsApp “Vacation Mode” or as it is likely to be known “Ignore archived chats”.

What this does is that it lets you remain as a member of the group, but mute notifications, stopping them from appearing at the top of your message feed without notifying anyone (or your boss). Initially found last year in November, the folks at WABetaInfo have found that it could be in the latest WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.19.101) along with a few other features. These include a submenu for your archived chats and the aforementioned “Ignore archived chats” feature.

No exact Malaysia release dates on when this new boss muting WhatsApp feature may arrive but it’s very likely to be soon, so stay tuned to TechNave.com and we'll keep you updated.


Your favourite tech gadgets are going to be on sale during the 4.4 Shopee Brands Festival!

While staying home during the movement control order, online shopping is one of the things we cling to nowadays. With that being said, we are here to announce that Shopee is coming back with another sale that you can’t resist on 4th April! The 4.4 Shopee Brands Festival will be happening on that day with some of the items that you might have been longing for on sale. No matter if it’s a smartphone or a smartwatch that you’re planning to get, you should definitely check out the sale on 4.4!

Starting from smartphones, devices like the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (8GB + 128GB) will be having a discount of RM700 from its original price RM2699. Other than that, devices from brands like HONOR, vivo, Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus are also having major discounts. Besides smartphones, tech gadgets like smartwatches, headphones, wireless charging pads, power banks and many more will be on sale as well during the festival. If you want to get a pair of Apple AirPods Pro, it is now selling for only RM999, so act quickly before the deal is gone!

Furthermore, Shopee will be offering free shipping as well for customers during the sale. With a minimum spend of RM8 between 12 am and 2 am on 4 April, you’ll be eligible for the free shipping service. What if you’ve missed out on the time? Don’t worry! For the rest of the day, customers who purchase above RM16 will still get the free shipping service to deliver you hauls from the festival!

Let us know what are the things that you will buy during the 4.4 Shopee Brands Festival on our Facebook page. If you want to find more about sales of tech gadgets, stay tuned to TechNave.com!


Your internet wasn't broken - WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram and FB Messenger were down

If you were wondering why Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook Messenger couldn’t load, here’s why. According to DownDetector, the services were down at around 8PM last night and it seems like the outage was global.

Over on Facebook, users were having issues logging in and loading their newsfeed. Instagram users on the other hand, mentioned that they couldn’t receive and send messages as well as connect to the server. Over on Messenger, users complained that they cannot receive messages at all.

Facebook has mentioned that the problem has been resolved. This isn’t the first time Facebook’s services went down. Not too long ago, a global outage from the services happened as well and for a long period of time. Would we see an improvement to Facebook’s social media services soon? Keep up with the latest news on TechNave.com!


Your next McDonald’s Drive-Thru order could be with a voice-based AI

Image sourced from McDonald's Malaysia Facebook

McDonald’s recently acquired Apprente, a startup that makes voice-based AI (Artificial Intelligence) conversational systems, perhaps so that an AI would be able to take your order the next time you go through their Drive-Thru. Currently, McDonald’s Drive-Thrus are done via real live people taking your order, but it seems completely possible if we already have Facebook Chat bots in operation.

Apprente already had a working demo back in 2018 but there’s no exact Malaysia release dates on when we might see AI taking orders at McDonald’s Drive-Thrus. There’s also no mention if it would be able to handle customized orders like my Double cheeseburger with no onions and pickles but the AI is expected to do some upselling, perhaps suggesting a sundae cone because the weather is hot or something like that.

If it does get implemented soon, McDonald’s have already got a restaurant run by robots which could eliminate human error completely. It also means you might have to have a certificate in robotics or AI if you want to work at McDonald’s in the future too, but what do you think? Would you be ok with a McDonald’s restaurant run completely by AI and robots? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Your next selfie stick may just be the Hover Camera from Zero Zero Robotics

When one thinks about a drone, they will think about bird’s eye view and cinematic video perspective – but not this drone. The Hover Camera from Zero Zero Robotics is more like a hovering photographer that will snap a 13 megapixel photo of you with a click of a button, but it will set you USD 600 (~RM 2358) to press that button.

Its main purpose is to hover and with the built-in camera, capture photos at your whim with the accompanying app on Android of iOS. It can capture images up to 13 megapixels, and 4K video footage. The Hover camera itself connects to your smartphone via WiFi. You set it to follow you around, and take pictures or photos automatically or manually. At only 238 grams, it is light enough for you to slip into your handbag or manbag, and carry it around to record at a moment’s notice.

There are drawbacks with the Hover Camera at this point of time – it has only one camera, so it can’t use additional cameras to see around and avoid obstacles. It is also very limited – the built-in battery can only last 8 minutes fully charged, and it is expected to be expensive (about USD 600 or roughtly RM 2358) when preorder opens in the middle of the year.

Still, for something that is as small as a paperback novel, you have your own personal, hovering photographer in the background to capture precious moments – with you in it.


Your personal info appears on Google Search results? Here’s how you can have it removed

Alphabet Inc., the parent company of tech giant Google recently announced that it will now entertain people’s requests to remove search results that contain personal information. These include phone numbers, address,  email accounts and more.

Previously, Google would only accept requests to remove webpages if it shared personal info alongside some sort of threat or required payment for removal. Thankfully, Google has now updated its removal policies globally.

As reported by Reuters, the move was in response to growing demand from users and evolving norms about the threat posed by easy access to contact details. Michelle Chang, global policy lead for Google search commented that users are increasingly unwilling to tolerate such content online.

He further elaborated that in weighing requests under the contact information policy, Google would aim to preserve availability of data in the interest of the public. These include information that "appears as part of the public record on the sites of government or official sources."

Moving forward, should you have your personal information listed inside Google Search results and want it removed, you can request to do so by going to this Google Support page. Scroll down to the middle and there would be an option to ‘Start removal request’.

Then, just fill in the necessary details on the personal information you want to remove as well as provide proof of identity to Google. After submission, it would typically take a few days to processes the request.

So, what do you guys think of this new updated policy by Google? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below and stay tuned to TechNave for the latest trending tech news such as this!


Your phone number could show up on Google search because of a WhatsApp flaw

Based on a statement by threatpost.com, it seems that there is a flaw on WhatsApp which causes the user’s phone number to show up on Google search. Not only that, WhatsApp users will not be able to stop their phone numbers to show up via the wa.me domain, which is also owned by Facebook.

Furthermore, a researcher by the name of Jayaram mentioned that Google managed to indexed up to 300000 phone numbers which can then be sold to marketers, spammers, as well as scammers. However, this is not the first time an issue like this came up due to the fact that there was a separate issue where the invite links for private WhatsApp group showed up on Google search which allows any user to join and interact in.

With all that said, what are your thoughts on phone numbers and private WhatsApp groups being searchable on Google? Let us know on our Facebook page and for more updates like this, stay tuned to TechNave.com.


Apple is finally allowing iOS users to pick Gmail as default email app

With the launch of iOS 14, one of the new things that Apple finally added to the operating system is the option to set default apps. Now, Google has since jumped on the change and has begun to update its iOS version apps so that you can use them as default apps in iOS.

According to The Verge, Google has released an update for Gmail so that iPhone and iPad users on iOS 14 can configure it to be their default email app. This new change means when you tap on an email link it'll jump straight to Gmail. Android has had this option since the start, but it's great to see Apple finally allowing users to have that choice. It has also been confirmed that Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge can be set as the default browser now.

It should be quite simple to set an app as your default too. For Gmail, Google made it possible for you to change it in the app's settings. Just head to Settings in Gmail, tap on Gmail, and select Default Mail App. Ultimately, this change is a good one as it encourages app developers to improve on their apps. After all, iOS has a large userbase and having your app as the default one is plenty of incentive.

With that said, what other apps do you wish would have the default app option? Let us know on our Facebook page and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Your pictures will be featured as recommended posts on Instagram!

Ever since Facebook owned Instagram, the company has tried to add in features into the latter and also import features from Instagram to Facebook simultaneously. Today, according to a report, Instagram may be rolling out a new feature named “Popular Photos” soon!

This new feature will allow you to see recommended photos from your friends and also other public posts that is curated for you when you clicked into a full-screen mode on a post. This works the same way with Facebook recommended posts which you will get to scroll down and see other videos whenever you played a video on full-screen mode.

The photos that will appear out in the Popular Photos feed are chosen by the Facebook Algorithm and photos with a long caption will be truncated after 65 characters to make it less wordy on the feed. This feature has been concluded but there’s no confirmation on the launching date yet. The "Popular Photos" feels like a great feature for users to get more exposure which helps friends to stay intact with your daily updates but what do you think of it? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates on TechNave.com!


Your unread WhatsApp messages can now be read aloud by Siri

So here’s something fun for Apple owners, many may not know this due to old habits but users can use Siri to send text messages since September last year. Right now, Siri can be used to read unread messages too from your phone.

Like always, users will have to say “Hey Siri” to activate it, then proceed to say “Read my last WhatsApp message.” This is certainly most useful when driving on the road, as well as a convenience for everyone to hear should they be lazy to read a whole chunk of messages.

Apple owners must use iOS 10.3 to be able to use that feature, so if you haven’t already just do so. The new iOS is quite safe to upgrade as I haven’t encounter any weird bugs so far. Stay tuned for more Apple news at TechNave.com.


Youths between 18 to 20 can claim RM150 of e-wallet credit from e-Pemula programme

Many of you may have heard of it by now, but if you didn't, the government is launching a new programme called e-Pemula. The plan is to distribute a total of RM300 million to Malaysians in the form of e-wallet credits. Of course, there's a stipulation on who gets to benefit from this.

Specifically, Malaysian youths between the ages of 18 to 20 and full-time students in higher learning institutions can redeem RM150 of e-wallet credit. The supported apps haven't been confirmed, but we expect Touch 'n Go eWallet, Boost eWallet, ShopeePay and GrabPay to be included. Mind you, each person will only be allowed to redeem once.

Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz (Finance Minister) said that over 2 million youths would benfit from e-Pemula. And there will be more financing programmes like this in 2022. As part of Budget 2022, the government will help people like youth entrepreneurs with the RM150 million Young Entrepreneur Financing Plan.

It looks like the government is trying to make this type of programme an annual thing. If you're eligible, make sure you take full advantage of it! Let us know what you think in the comments, and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.


Youtube Gaming to shut down on May 30

Not too long ago, Google had announced that they will be shutting down Youtube Gaming app at the end of March but that didn’t happen. At least, not yet. Now, the company has announced that they will be officially shutting the doors to the gaming streaming app on the 30th of May.

Google plans of merging the app with Youtube’s main platform instead of having them on two different platforms. Gaming channels will then be listed on the main Youtube website. For users who actively used Youtube Gaming, any content that they have saved or viewed will no longer be accessible as the company confirmed that it is not possible to transfer content between the two platforms. However, users are still able to access gaming videos at www.youtube.com/gaming.

Youtube stated that merging the two platforms allows the company “to build a stronger home for the gaming community”. They aren’t wrong, though - not many viewers actually go on Youtube Gaming to search for their favourite content and existing content creators never really made the shift to the gaming platform. Clearly the main Youtube platform would be a better way for the company to compete with Twitch and Facebook Gaming. So will you be watching more gaming content on Youtube?


Youtube TV will stop all subscription automatically in Apple's App Store from 13 March!

Apple is facing serious kickbacks since Netflix and Spotify decided to stop all subscription payments from Apple’s App Store and now Youtube TV. So remember to switch your payment method before March if you’re still paying your Youtube TV subscription through Apple’s App Store.

Youtube announced on Friday that the company will cancel all the billing via Apple in the coming 13 March without any reason given. Users can still watch Youtube on their Apple products but they will need to pay the subscription fees directly to Google instead.  Those who are still using the App Store as its form of payment for Youtube TV subscription by that time will be automatically canceled and no refund will be made.

While many are not aware, Apple typically takes 30% out of a subscription fee for the first year and then 15% after. By doing the math at RM200 per month, that means Apple will be taking in RM30 every month and multiply that to a year and the customers paying through the App Store, which is probably why Youtube decided to kick back on it.

With that said, maybe its time to switch your payment method for other in-app subscriptions as well? But what do you think of it? Let us know at our Facebook page and stay tuned for more updates like these on TechNave.com!


Youtube mobile app updates gets a new gesture features, new player controls and also suggested prompters!

If you haven’t update your YouTube mobile apps to the latest version, you might want to update now to make watching videos more convenient than before. Youtube has updated its mobile apps with a few new features such as new gestures controls, updated player controls and more.

The new gesture controls now allow you to enable or disable full-screen video on the playback window by just swiping up on the video window or swipe down to return back to the standard player page instead of tapping the button or rotating your phone for it. Besides, there are updated buttons added onto the video player too such as the autoplay video toggle is now moved to the top corner of the screen.

The toggle button for Autoplay moved to the top

In fact, now you can tap on the timestamp of a video to switch between knowing how much time has elapsed or how much time is left for the video. Youtube has updated the video chapters feature showing a new list view of all the chapters for the video including a preview thumbnail as well as a new set of suggested actions like recommend users to rotate their phones or use a VR headset for better watching experience.Well, with all those updated features, Youtube mentioned they will be adding more fine adjustments to those features in the coming future too. So do go try out the new updated feature on your Youtube mobile app and let us know at our Facebook what do you think about it. Stay tuned for more tech news updates on TechNave.com