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YouTube has rolled out a new, more minimalistic and transparent video player design that has received mixed reactions from users, with many expressing dislike and wishing to revert to the previous UI, highlighting the divisive nature of major platform changes.
YouTube is rolling out a new, cleaner and more immersive video player across mobile, web, and TV devices, featuring updated controls, icons, and additional enhancements like a less intrusive double-tap skip, improved comment reply system, and dynamic like animations to enhance the viewing experience.
YouTube is testing a new website design that moves key elements such as the title and comments to the sidebar, prompting negative feedback from users. The updated design also features larger video recommendations and has been met with criticism, with some users likening it to other online video sites. YouTube has confirmed that this is only a test and is encouraging users to provide feedback on the new design.
Facebook is launching a new, full-screen video player in the U.S. and Canada, prioritizing vertical mode and offering improved recommendations for various video formats. The upgrade aims to enhance the video-watching and sharing experience, potentially impacting factors like watch time and advertising views. This move allows Facebook to better compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok, as it broadens its pool of recommendations. The player will also introduce new controls and will roll out globally in the coming months, potentially helping Facebook capture the attention of a younger audience amidst reports of a resurgence in interest from Gen Z.
Facebook is introducing an updated video player that combines Reels, longer videos, and Live content into a fullscreen, vertically oriented experience on its mobile app, with improved recommendations based on user interests and new controls for customized viewing. The update will also feature more relevant video recommendations on the Feed and Video Tab, and offer increased opportunities for creators to reach wider audiences.
Meta has announced a new video player for Facebook, which will display Reels, longer content, and Live videos uniformly on the app. The update includes full-screen display for all videos, a slide bar for quick navigation through videos, and the ability to watch horizontal content across the entire device by turning the phone sideways. The new controls will be available for Android and iOS users in the United States and Canada in the next few weeks, with a global rollout expected in the coming months.
Facebook is introducing a new mobile video player that will display all video content in a full-screen portrait-oriented format, similar to TikTok and Reels. The updated player will debut on iOS and Android in the US and Canada before launching globally, and will automatically orient to vertical videos while also offering a full-screen option for horizontal videos. The new design will include a slider for skipping through videos and new controls for pausing and rewinding.
Plex is not currently developing a dedicated Vision Pro app, but users can still run the iPad version of its app on Vision Pro. In contrast, Infuse is working on a dedicated app for Vision Pro, allowing users to browse their Plex library and play content through Infuse. Early adopters of Apple Vision Pro can sign up for the Infuse beta on the company’s website to follow along with the progress and provide feedback.
YouTube has introduced an ambient mode that brings on-screen colors to the black edges of fullscreen videos, but some users find it distracting. To turn off this feature, users can access the settings cog in the video player, tap "Additional settings," and toggle off the ambient mode. The colored edges will then return to black, providing a more traditional viewing experience.
YouTube has introduced rounded corners to its video player, following similar design changes in YouTube TV and Google TV. The rounded corners appear in the default view, while theater mode retains sharp edges against a black background. This minor UI change aims to unify the appearance of Google's products and enhance the overall user experience. It remains unclear if theater mode will also adopt the rounded corners.
YouTube is rolling out rounded corners on its main video player for all users, giving the desktop design a more cohesive look. The change is part of a series of design updates introduced in October, which also included a more precise way to fast forward or rewind. The rounded corners are visible on the standard-sized video player but not in theater mode.