We know that the main reason you come to YouTube is, well, to watch your favorite content. YouTube links in video descriptions will change to buttons, and frequent actions such as like, share and download, are now formatted to minimize distraction. This feature will be available on web and mobile in dark theme. We were inspired by the light that screens cast out in a darkened room and wanted to recreate the effect so viewers were drawn right into the content and the video takes an even greater focus on our watch page. Using dynamic color sampling, ambient mode introduces a subtle effect so the app background color adapts to match the video.

And when the first design concept was met with overwhelmingly positive reactions from users during testing, we knew we were onto something.

We wanted to add vibrancy to our apps without detracting from viewers' habits, whether that's enjoying their recommended videos or browsing for new content.Īfter tinkering with several ideas, ambient mode came to life. What's NewĬolor was a key theme for us during the development phase. Note: To get the latest version of YouTube for your mobile device without going to Google Play, download the APK listed here, install and update from within the app.

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