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YouTube Brings Picture-in-Picture Mode to Everyone on Mobile, and You Don’t Have to Pay for It
The feature is rolling out now and will reach users over the coming months, while Premium subscribers keep extra music playback access.
- YouTube is expanding Picture-in-Picture mode globally to free users on Android and Apple mobile devices, ending the long-standing restriction that previously limited the multitasking feature to Premium-only access.
- Previously, PiP was locked behind a Premium subscription, serving as a subtle nudge to justify monthly fees; Google expanded the feature to free users in certain regions years ago, but international users lacked access until now.
- Users can activate PiP by swiping up or using the home control to shrink videos into a movable window, with the update applying specifically to "longform, non-music content" on Android and Apple apps.
- Team YouTube stated the rollout will occur "in the coming months," meaning the feature may take time to reach all accounts, though users will not need to perform manual updates as activation happens automatically.
- While free users gain access, Premium Members paying $16 monthly and Premium Lite Members paying $9 monthly retain exclusive perks, including music-focused PiP, which remains limited to these subscription tiers.
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