

The Subscribe button will no longer be red but will be high-contrast and easy to find, according to the company. Actions such as Like, Share and Download have also been reformatted. YouTube links in video descriptions will turn into buttons. The company will also tweak the user interface in order to minimize distractions.

It's also subtly changing the way the app appears in dark mode by adapting the background color of the app to match the current video. The red line of the video's progress will now show thumbnails of the footage below it, so it'll be easier to see the exact location in the video.Īdditionally, YouTube will enhance its dark theme to make it even darker.

You can access this feature by dragging or swiping up while seeking on a video. Precise seeking allows you to quickly find a specific spot in a video. Pinching to zoom on iOS and Android will now leave the video zoomed in, even when you remove your fingers. Pinch-to-zoom allows you to easily zoom in on a video to see as much detail as possible. Both improvements will be available later today. Additionally, viewers will be able to easily find the exact part of a video they want to watch using the new precise seeking feature. The video platform said Monday in a blog post that you'll now be able to zoom in on videos using pinch-to-zoom. YouTube's app is getting a little easier to use.
