YouTube will let users sync downloads with the same account on different devices
The new feature is being beta-tested by the video-sharing platform.
By Rohan Abraham, ET Bureau |
Reuters
One of the distinguishing features of YouTube Premium was the ability to download content from the video-sharing platform for offline playback. A new update, as reported by Android Police, will enable users to sync downloads across multiple devices, wherein the same account has been logged in.
YouTube reportedly tested an extension of that feature, and it was live in both beta and stable versions of its Android app. This facility can be utilized by entering the “cross device offline settings” menu from the app’s settings bar. A pop-up will then ask which device the user wants to sync, with the option to toggle and select “allow downloading to this device.”
When tested using two Android phones, this feature was notably absent and did not work, which led analysts to debate whether it has been rolled out only partially for testing, or whether it has been pulled out entirely. The latter possibility is remote as cross-device downloads were spotted previously in beta versions of the app.
It was reported in 2018 that code pertaining to inter-device synchronisation was spotted when tech analysts pored over a “tear-down” version of the app. Since it has been observed yet again, even after two years, it is believed that Google might finally decide to roll out the feature to all users.
Given the size of the Android market in India, this will find a lot of takers, even though its functionality and usage might be restricted to only those having multiple Android phones or tablets. It is as yet unknown if one can sync downloads with devices other than tablets and smartphones, such as Android smart TVs.
YouTube reportedly tested an extension of that feature, and it was live in both beta and stable versions of its Android app. This facility can be utilized by entering the “cross device offline settings” menu from the app’s settings bar. A pop-up will then ask which device the user wants to sync, with the option to toggle and select “allow downloading to this device.”
When tested using two Android phones, this feature was notably absent and did not work, which led analysts to debate whether it has been rolled out only partially for testing, or whether it has been pulled out entirely. The latter possibility is remote as cross-device downloads were spotted previously in beta versions of the app.
It was reported in 2018 that code pertaining to inter-device synchronisation was spotted when tech analysts pored over a “tear-down” version of the app. Since it has been observed yet again, even after two years, it is believed that Google might finally decide to roll out the feature to all users.
Given the size of the Android market in India, this will find a lot of takers, even though its functionality and usage might be restricted to only those having multiple Android phones or tablets. It is as yet unknown if one can sync downloads with devices other than tablets and smartphones, such as Android smart TVs.
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