YouTube Music is testing a new mini-player on iPhones. The mini-player is a small, floating window that stays on top of other apps, allowing users to continue listening to music while they do other things. The mini-player is not yet widely available, but it is being tested with a small group of users. It is expected to be rolled out to more users in the coming weeks. To use the mini-player, users simply need to start playing a song in the YouTube Music app and then swipe down from the top of the screen. The mini-player will then shrink down and float over other apps.
The mini-player includes basic playback controls, such as play/pause, next, and previous. It also includes a button to open the full YouTube Music app. The new mini-player is a significant improvement over the current mini-player on iPhones. The current mini-player is very small and difficult to use. It also disappears when users open another app. The new mini-player is larger and easier to use. It also stays on top of other apps, so users can continue listening to music while they do other things.
Potential benefits of the new mini-player
The new mini-player has a number of potential benefits for users:
- It makes it easier to listen to music while using other apps. For example, users can continue listening to music while they are browsing the web, checking email, or using social media.
- It can help users to discover new music. When the mini-player is visible, users can easily see what song is playing and who the artist is. This can lead them to discover new music that they might not have otherwise found.
- It can make it easier to control music playback. The mini-player includes basic playback controls, such as play/pause, next, and previous. This makes it easy to control music playback without having to open the full YouTube Music app.
How to use the new mini-player
To use the new mini-player, simply start playing a song in the YouTube Music app and then swipe down from the top of the screen. The mini-player will then shrink down and float over other apps.
To control music playback using the mini-player, tap on the play/pause button, the next button, or the previous button. To open the full YouTube Music app, tap on the album cover.
To close the mini-player, tap on the X button in the top-left corner of the window.
The new mini-player has received mixed feedback from users. Some users have praised the new mini-player for its ease of use and its ability to stay on top of other apps. Other users have criticized the new mini-player for being distracting and for draining the battery.
Overall, it is too early to say whether the new mini-player will be a success. However, it is clear that the new mini-player has the potential to make YouTube Music a more user-friendly app on iPhones.
