In 2024, YouTube Music continued to evolve, introducing a range of features aimed at improving user experience and enhancing its music streaming capabilities.
From new ways to personalize your listening to improvements in app functionality, hereโs a roundup of the most exciting updates released from July to November.
Key Updates from July to November 2024
July: Enhanced Personalization and Navigation
- YouTube Music on Tesla: The app became available in Tesla vehicles, offering seamless music streaming on the go.
- User Profile Radio: A feature that creates personalized radio stations based on individual listening habits.
- Mark as Played for Podcasts: Users can now mark podcast episodes as played for easier tracking.
- Simplified Shelf Headers: The interface was streamlined for a more intuitive browsing experience.
August: Faster, Smarter, and More Interactive
- Ask Music: A new feature that lets users interact with the app in a more dynamic way.
- Mobile App Launch Animation: A smoother, faster app launch experience.
- Share Counts: View how many times a song or video has been shared by others, adding a social element to the app.
September: Improved Recommendations and Customization
- Radio Builder: A tool for creating custom radio stations based on personal preferences.
- Improved Podcast Recommendations: Enhanced logic now factors in listening history and preferences to offer better podcast suggestions.
- Podcast Top Result with Unfinished Episode: Unfinished episodes now appear at the top of search results for easy access.
October: Design Overhaul and Usability Enhancements
- Custom Playlist Cover Art: Users can personalize their playlist covers, adding a unique touch to their collections.
- Speed Dial: Quick access to favorite features for faster navigation.
- Artist Header Redesign: A redesigned artist page header for easier access to key actions like subscribing or starting artist radio.
- Artist Top Listener Badges: Recognition for users who are top listeners of specific artists.
- Playlist Import: The ability to import playlists from other platforms, streamlining the transition for new users.
- Simplified Swipe-to-Remove: A more intuitive way to manage playlists on mobile with a single swipe.
- Improved Haptics on Android: Enhanced touch feedback for a more immersive experience.
- Landscape Mode on iOS: The addition of landscape browsing on iOS, following the Android update from the previous year.
- Deep Linking for Podcasts: A simpler way to add podcasts by URL, streamlining the process for users.
- Podcasts on Android Auto and Apple CarPlay: Ad-supported listeners can now access podcasts through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Upgrade Prompts: Notifications for users to update to the latest version of the app.
November: New Social Features and Playlist Management
- Pin Function on Speed Dial: Users can now pin their favorite features for quicker access.
- Comment Sharing: Sharing comments with others is now easier with the new overflow menu option.
- Improved Playlist Sorting: Enhanced sorting options for playlists on both the website and mobile app.
- Collaborative Playlists: A new feature allowing users to create and share playlists with friends, making it ideal for social occasions like parties or road trips.
2024 has been a year of significant growth for YouTube Music, with an array of updates that make the app more personalized, user-friendly, and social.
Whether youโre customizing playlists, enjoying better podcast recommendations, or collaborating with friends, these new features are sure to enhance your music streaming experience.
Keep an eye on YouTube Music as it continues to innovate and refine its platform in the years ahead.
