The YouTube Kids mobile app is getting a redesign that both makes it look and behave more like the standard YouTube app and lets kids browse through videos in portrait mode for the first time. Itâs rolling out over the next few weeks on iOS and Android, while the web and smart TV experiences stay the same.
At the top, youâll notice a newly designed carousel for familiar content filters. Theyâre clearly labeled by topic, whether youâre looking for gaming, shows, music, or the educationally inclined âExploreâ tab. Those buttons will occupy less horizontal space.
Some of the other shortcuts that used to live at the top â such as Home, Search, and Profile â will be moved to a new navigation bar at the bottom. A new âYour Stuffâ page will also live in that bar and serve as a dedicated portal to find content that youâve downloaded, shared, or previously watched. Parental controls and other settings will remain in dedicated views, with shortcuts for those always accessible in the upper right corner, next to the Cast button.
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