YouTube has finally rolled out a higher-quality bitrate option for Premium subscribers this month. The enhanced 1080p bitrate option is now available for desktop web users, the company confirms.
YouTube Launches 1080p Bitrate Option on Web
Just four months after releasing a higher bitrate option on iPhones, YouTube has brought the feature to the web this time.
Back in April, iOS users received a much-needed YouTube feature that is exclusive to paying users. Premium subscribers are happy to see it coming on iPhones and iPads, but Android users do not have any clue when it's coming on the platform.
After almost four months after its arrival on Apple devices, YouTube introduced the 1080 bitrate option for global desktop users
You should find the new change on the desktop version of YouTube if you attempt to adjust the quality of a video.
While the 1080p bitrate option appears to be usable on the part of non-paying users, The Verge reports that you will be prompted to subscribe to the paid version if you click it.
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YouTube 1080p Bitrate Option Coming to Consoles, Streaming Services
As Android Police reports, YouTube spokesperson Paul Pennington says that some devices will adopt the new 1080p enhanced bitrate option aside from the desktop.
As expected, we could potentially see it rolling out to some video game consoles and TV streaming apps such as Google Chromecast. While its arrival is certain to the above-mentioned devices, YouTube has not yet announced when it will debut on Android devices.
A couple of months ago, a 9to5Google report hinted that the video-viewing company is testing the same feature within the YouTube app on Android. However, there's no single official news from the platform that the enhanced bitrate option will indeed be available for Premium users.
The new YouTube feature on the web only indicates that the company strives hard to bring the possible best video quality to all users.
Slight pixelation is a common problem observed in dim settings, but with this, all you will ever achieve is reduced pixelation.
YouTube FAST Hub
Earlier this year, Tech Times reported that YouTube is testing the new FAST Hub. This will support free ad-supported channels across the platform.
With its dream to take streaming to the next level, YouTube said that this initiative can make viewers see all the content they want to watch.
Anonymous sources who knew YouTube's plans said that the FAST hub will be available on or after 2023. What's more, it's expected to roll out in Roku, Pluto TV, Tubi, and other service providers.
There were even previous rumors which pointed out that YouTube is currently talking with A+E Networks and other content suppliers to successfully launch the YT Hub.
If that's the case, it will be interesting to know how viewers can gain all-around access to all the videos. This hassle-free service might attract more viewers in the long run.
