YouTube is testing a new video player UI on Android, but not everyone is a fan

Some Android users report seeing a new video player UI in the YouTube app. Many feel this new UI is too dense and cluttered.

Some Android users report seeing a new video player UI in the YouTube app. Many feel this new UI is too dense and cluttered.

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You can only swipe down to minimize a video if it’s the first video in a playlist (or not part of a playlist at all).

That seems really daft. Things like swipe gestures work on muscle memory - but if you have yo also consciously remember whether what you're watching is in a playlist or not, it's much less intuitive.

I like swipe down to minimise and use it a lot. This feels like it could be a real pain.
Why does it now have two play/pause buttons? Also - yay, more swipey navigation gestures so you can doomscroll 40% easier...
Can't wait till it's revanced..
- Thanks for reminding me to update
Me on Revanced what are they talking.

( i don't use it that much btw)
I'm confused. Is this for the youtube app or the android mobile site?
- YouTube app on Android.
  
  ~~Ok, because my Youtube App on my Z Flip4 doesn't look like any of those images.~~
  
  Edit: Those screenshots are for full-screen videos, not the mini-player.
Wonder if they are trying to go after all the public/open source apps that are pulling from their site and removing the ads.

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