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Google is offering a 40% discount on the Pixel 10 series, including all four models, exclusively to YouTube Premium subscribers through a limited-time promo code valid until December 31, providing significant savings on recent devices.
Google's Gemini app has surpassed 650 million active users in Q3 2025, up from 350 million in March 2025, driven by new features and integrations, with Google reporting over 300 million paid subscriptions across its services. The company also announced the upcoming release of Gemini 3 and highlighted strong revenue growth, reaching a record $102.3 billion in Q3.
Google is expanding YouTube Premium features like high-quality audio, faster playback speeds, and offline Shorts to more devices including iOS, Android, smart TVs, and desktops, aiming to unify the user experience across platforms without changing the core subscription benefits.
YouTube Premium has introduced new features including up to 4x faster playback speeds, high-quality audio at 256kbps for music videos, and enhanced Shorts functionalities like Picture-in-Picture and automatic downloads, along with updates for smart TVs, gaming consoles, and iOS devices.
YouTube Premium is beginning to enforce its rules against sharing family plan accounts outside the household, sending notifications to users who access the service remotely, similar to Netflix's crackdown on password sharing, likely aiming to promote individual subscriptions and new plans.
YouTube Premium users are getting a new AI-powered search carousel to enhance content discovery, while non-Premium users are gaining access to the platform's existing conversational AI, Gemini, for easier interaction with video content.
YouTube is increasing the prices for its Premium and Music Premium subscriptions for long-time subscribers with legacy plans in various countries, including the US and parts of Europe. Subscribers who initially signed up through Google Play Music or YouTube Red will see their rates rise to the current standard pricing, with some receiving a three-month grace period at their existing rate. This change affects users in multiple countries, with specific examples showing increases from 7.99 euros to 10.99 euros in Spain.
YouTube Premium users are outraged as the platform announces a significant price increase, with some subscriptions rising to $40 per month, leading to nearly $500 annually. The price hike, which users were notified about on November 7, is set to take effect on December 7. Many subscribers expressed their frustration online, questioning the rationale behind the increase. The price surge is partly attributed to Apple's 30% cut on purchases. Meanwhile, YouTube is testing a cheaper, ad-supported version of Premium and continues efforts to combat adblockers.
Verizon Wireless customers with myPlan can get YouTube Premium for $10 a month starting May 30, 2024, saving $3.99 compared to the regular price. This offer includes ad-free YouTube, video downloads, early access to new features, and YouTube Music Premium.
Verizon is enhancing its streaming service offerings by providing a discounted $10 monthly subscription to YouTube Premium for myPlan subscribers starting May 30th. Additionally, Peacock will be added to Verizon's Plus Play digital content hub on June 5th. Verizon aims to become a streaming service middleman, offering various bundles and managing subscriptions through its platform. The company also introduced an Unlimited Phone Upgrade option for Unlimited Ultimate customers.
Verizon has launched the Ultimate Phone Upgrade, offering both new and existing customers the best deals on new devices and exclusive streaming offers. Starting May 30, customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get top-tier 5G phones and additional perks like YouTube Premium for $10 per month and access to Peacock through Verizon's +play content hub. The plan also includes 60GB of mobile hotspot, high-speed international roaming, and global calling. Verizon aims to provide unparalleled value and flexibility with these new offerings.
Verizon is expanding its streaming service offerings by adding YouTube Premium and Peacock to its myPlan perks and +play content hub, respectively. Customers can get YouTube Premium for $10/month, a 30% discount, and Peacock at regular prices with a $5 credit if bundled with another service. This move aims to enhance customer loyalty and provide more flexible, bundled content options.
YouTube has started skipping and muting videos for users with active ad blockers, citing an unrelated performance update as the cause. While some ad blockers can bypass these measures, YouTube recommends using YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience.
Google has intensified its measures against ad-blockers on YouTube by skipping videos to the end or muting them if an ad-blocker is detected, encouraging users to subscribe to YouTube Premium for an ad-free experience. This move aims to ensure revenue for both Google and content creators.
YouTube is cracking down on mobile ad blockers, warning users that using third-party apps to watch YouTube without ads may result in playback issues. The platform justifies this crackdown by stating that ad revenue supports creators, and circumventing ads prevents creators from earning what they deserve. YouTube plans to strengthen enforcement on third-party apps that violate its terms of service, potentially impacting ad-blocking apps that use its API. The move highlights YouTube's significant power in the content ecosystem but could lead to frustrated users seeking out less restrictive video platforms.