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YouTube has confirmed major changes to the Partner Program that allows creators to monetize their channels, as well as teasing expansions to its Premium Lite subscription.

Practically every streaming service not named Netflix has turned to bundling options over the past few years, with so-called competitors teaming up to deliver combo packs like Disney+ and HBO Max. No service has been bundled quite as much as Peacock, though. If you’ve somehow managed to avoid one of the many, many ways one can gain access to The Office these days, YouTube Premium members are the latest to join in on the fun.

YouTube is aware of an issue on Android and iPhone where picture-in-picture (PiP) mode does not activate when closing the app.

After testing got underway last year, YouTube is now more widely rolling out a new in-app messaging system. The aim is to let people “connect over their favorite videos directly on YouTube.”

Years after removing “dislike” button counts, YouTube is testing another change to its feedback system with a heart now replacing the “like” button, and “dislike” disappearing entirely for some.

YouTube Premium’s previously-announced price hike is hitting customers this month, begging the question – will you cancel?

YouTube has gradually morphed into some kind of quasi-podcast player for millions of users, but traditional podcasts are still designed with audio-first listening in mind. To that end, YouTube is rolling out a handful of changes that promise to improve podcast playback, but they’re only coming to paying Premium subscribers.

Just a few weeks after YouTube killed off its Clips feature, Spotify is essentially bringing it back to life as a way to share segments of your favorite podcasts through a simple link.

YouTube isn’t exactly replacing the traditional search bar, but it is supplementing it with a way to watch a “custom feed” of videos based on your nuanced prompts.

YouTube has already paved the way for creators to upload AI-generated content, but its recent move will mean those YouTube videos get a more prominent “AI” label to let viewers know how they were created.

Google is no stranger to bundling services together to deliver a more attractive package, especially in its Gemini era. Today, the company is building YouTube Premium into more of its various paid AI plans, meaning most subscribers will get a much better video streaming experience at no additional cost.

Gemini Omni, the latest generative model announced at Google I/O, is coming to YouTube within the Shorts Remix tool. It adds generative edits to other creators’ videos so users can add their own spin. Search is also getting a contextual upgrade.

YouTube is no stranger to redesigns, but the next one could throw your muscle memory for a loop. The mobile app might be getting an all-new layout that removes the Subscriptions tab from the navigation bar, and I can’t say I’m a fan.

The YouTube app for TVs, including Google TV, is rolling out a new design for the sidebar that makes it easier to access your library while also showcasing some of your recently-watched channels.

After offering in the US, YouTube is making picture-in-picture (PiP) mode free for all users around the world.

YouTube has announced some new features rolling out in beta, including new side-by-side ads that show up right next to your content. Meanwhile, ads are showing up in the subscriptions feed for many YouTube users.

YouTube is changing how you share specific moments in videos, ditching its “Clips” feature and more prominently showing on phones.

Back in October, YouTube announced a new timer that would let you limit how often you use Shorts and for how long and, now, that’s being expanded to let you effectively turn off Shorts.