For quite some time, YouTube has been experimenting with the much-anticipated picture-in-picture (PiP) mode for iOS users. While the functionality is accessible to YouTube Premium subscribers on iOS and iPadOS, the video platform is merely previewing it for regular users, and we have no idea when it will go live. However, the company announced it has begun to roll out PiP compatibility for its YouTube TV app on iOS and iPadOS, which is a welcome respite. Let’s have a look at the specifics.
On iOS, the YouTube TV App Now Supports Picture-In-Picture
YouTube recently announced the availability of picture-in-picture mode for iPhones and iPads on Twitter. Users may enter PiP mode by simply swiping up from the bottom of the screen while watching a video on the YouTube TV app, according to the company. The movie will scale down and the user will be able to freely move it around their screen on their iPhones or iPads once they enter PiP mode.
When consumers wish to go through another app while watching YouTube TV programming, this will come in useful. The PiP mode also stops users from mistakenly exiting a movie they’re watching on the YouTube TV app by triggering the PiP mode when the app is closed. If necessary, users can close the PiP window by swiping it away from their screen.
In terms of availability, YouTube claims that the feature is currently being rolled out to all users worldwide. However, according to a recent 9to5Google story, the PiP option in the YouTube TV app is now unavailable to most users.
Regardless, we may anticipate a gradual rollout to YouTube TV customers. If you haven’t seen it yet on your iPhone or iPad, make sure to update the app from the App Store or check back later.
In the case of PiP on YouTube, a YouTube spokesman informed The Verge that the feature is currently being tested and would be available to everyone in the US in the coming months. It’s unclear when the PiP feature will be available for the main YouTube app for iOS. As a result, stay tuned for more information.
