YouTube has started testing a new screen lock tool that could help improve the video viewing experience on mobile devices. prevent accidental touches to the screen from interrupting playback. This is a similar function to that offered by Netflix.
as reported by Android Police Thursday (6), source permits avoid interruptions in video streaming in case you touch the smartphone panel. In this way, the user can watch their favorite content without the hassle of holding the device.
In addition to pausing the video, unintentional touches to the screen can also cause the platform to switch to the next content, even turn subtitles on/off, turn on the sharing option and leave likes. The action can also prompt the user to subscribe to the channel, depending on the area touched.
Screen lock of YouTube according to the post Testing in Google video service app for Android and iOS. The experiment will run until the end of July and there is currently no information about the launch for the general public.
available for subscribers
The functionality to prevent video interruptions from touching the screen on YouTube is exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers.. Starting at R$20.90 per month in Brazil, users can get early access to some of the features in development through YouTube Labs.
Users of the paid version of the platform who are interested in testing the screen blocker can check the availability of the function by tapping the gear icon in the upper right corner and selecting “Test new features” and then “Screen lock”. The tool is activated in full screen mode.
Source: Tec Mundo
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