YouTube Adds Support for Redesigned Android 13 Media Notification Control on Latest Beta: Details

YouTube is said to have started testing Android 13’s redesigned media notification controls on the latest beta. Several Google apps, including Chrome, YouTube Music, and Google Podcasts, have added support for the new media interface. With YouTube beta 17.32.32, Google has made minor changes to the design of the app, compared to other Google apps. Users will see a circular square pause button and a circular play button with a longer progress bar. The new interface is currently in beta testing and will likely appear on a stable channel in the coming weeks.

The first day report by 9to5Google, YouTube version 17.32.32 on Android 13 The beta adds support for updated media controls from Google’s upcoming operating system. The latest beta version of the YouTube app targeting API 33 and the updated design will likely be noticeable to Android 13 beta users when streaming videos on the app, or to YouTube Premium subscribers while using the feature. playing in the background on YouTube.

The updated UI brings a longer progress bar and rounded square pause and play buttons, as mentioned above. The new media controls include a “next” button, according to the report. Meanwhile, YouTube has also removed the ‘X’ button that closes the notification.

According to the report, YouTube beta 17.32.32 is currently showing updated media controls to some Android 13 beta users. The new UI is expected to be available to all Android 13 users in the coming weeks.

Meanwhile, YouTube recently Start rolling out support for Android 12 media recommendation for users two months ago. It reportedly allows users to directly initiate music playback while displaying recent albums and playlists on the app.