YouTube starts rolling out free picture-in-picture (PiP) globally on Android, iOS

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

Free, non-YouTube Premium subscribers around the world will be able to use Picture-in-Picture for “longform, non-music content” on the Android and iOS apps.

To activate PiP, start a video and then exit the YouTube app to continue using your phone while it keeps playing. You’ll see a small player window that you can resize and move around. Tap for play/pause controls and to return to the full app.

There are no changes for paying customers today:

• Premium Lite Members: You will continue to be able to use PiP for longform, non-music content on Android and iOS.
• Premium Members: Premium members will continue to enjoy PiP for both music (exclusive to Premium only) and non-music content, creating a fully uninterrupted experience.

Free picture-in-picture is rolling out now and will be available to “all users globally in the coming months.”

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