Tech companies don’t rest while generating to generate more revenue. After learning about the launch of Twitter and Meta paid subscriptions in recent months, YouTube This could be the next to join the trend. And it will do so with what is most sacred to users: resolution.

According to the Reddit channel, LinusTechTips, owned by Google, is testing the service a new option in the video playback quality menu, available to YouTube Premium subscription members. yes there will be quality “1080p Premium” for payers only.

New options may come to “YouTube Premium”

Users shared a screenshot confirming the new option available in the video resolution menu. This is just above the “1080p” option and this is an “advanced bitrate” alternative.

“1080p Premium” will be paid

This function allows subscribers of the paid version of YouTube to enjoy videos in Full HD resolution. higher quality thanks to higher bitrate per second. However, there have also been rumors that the bitrate of YouTube videos has been lowered in recent months, this change may be related to this new functionality.

However, this new option can satisfy users’ higher quality video requests by switching to 1440p or 2160p (4K) streaming whenever possible.

Except for comments and quizzes distributed on Reddit, The company has not made any statement in this regard. However, it is believed that this update could be part of Neil Mohan’s bids as the new CEO, following news that Susan Wojcicki will be leaving as YouTube CEO.

Right now, YouTube Premium costs 11.99 euros It gives you access to ad-free videos, background playback, offline video download and YouTube Music Premium. The subscription base of YouTube Music and Premium, which is reported to have around 80 million users in the 4th quarter of 2022, is growing for now.

The only thing certain for now is that this is a trial version that must be picked up by users and seen if it eventually becomes another advantage of YouTube Premium.