If you watched a YouTube video recently, chances are you did it on your phone or tablet. That’s because, more than half the views on YouTube happen using mobile devices.
So to bring you an even better mobile experience, Youtube is updating the official YouTube apps – making it easier than ever to find videos you love and create them, too.
The app updates were announced at VidCon, the online video conference at Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim California.
The new YouTube app is rolling out now, putting subscription front and center. The update is available on Android, mobile web, and soon on iOS.
The redesigned mobile app includes three new tabs.
Home Tab: You can easily explore and discover videos you love, with recommendations based on the watch history as well as playlists personalized just for you.
Subscriptions Tab: Find the latest videos from your favorite channels and creators on the new Subscriptions tab. And to help make sure you never miss an upload, the bell icon can help you on the channels.
The Subscriptions tab in the new app allow your fans can tap the bell icon on your channel to get notified right when you post a video.
Account Tab: Check out your playlists, watch history, and the videos you’ve uploaded all in one spot.
But YouTube isn’t just about enjoying videos; it’s a place to express yourself and show the world what you love. With the redesigned app you can take your creativity to new levels using a new set of video creation tools. You’ve got an amazing camera in your phone or tablet, and now you can trim your footage, tint the image with filters, add music, and upload – all inside the app.
You can also now watch full-screen vertical videos with just a single tap for the very first time.
“Virtual reality is coming to YouTube with 3D, 360-degree video,” said in VidCon.
Recently, Youtube announced 360 degree videos and 360 degree video ads.
