Youtube music started to deploy A redesigned multimedia player interface For Android and iOS devices. The update reflects Google’s wider effort to modernize the appearance of the application with a more minimalist arrangement and visual elements inspired by the expressive design language of equipment 3. The first reports of the overhaul were highlighted by 9TO5GOOGLEshowing a more refined reading screen with changes to the button’s placement, the management of the queues and access to the words.
One of the most notable updates is the relocation of the drop in music / video. In the previous version, this switch was positioned at the top of the reading screen. With the redesign, he was moved under the reading bar.
This bar has also been visually refreshed to follow the Material 3 expressive stylebecoming thicker and more important when typed. Reading controls, which were previously placed above the progress bar, now appear directly below, creating a more coherent and rationalized look.
Youtube music (old new interface). Image: 9TO5GOOGLE
The lower section of the screen was also simplified. Instead of displaying several elements, it is now focused only on displaying the title of the radio station under reading or the list of tracks to come. This adjustment complies with the overall objective of reducing visual size and giving the interface a cleaner appearance.
Another significant addition is a new shared screen reading mode. This feature allows users to access the reading queue in a more dynamic way. By sliding the radio or queue indicator from the bottom of the screen halfway, the queue becomes visible while the album illustration is reduced in size to adapt to the two elements of the screen.
If users prefer a more detailed view, they can either continue to slide the queue upwards or press their name to extend it in a full list. This flexible design facilitates navigation and management of tracks to come without leaving the reading interface.
YouTube Music’s new interface. Image: 9TO5GOOGLE
The treatment of words and related content has also been updated. Although these features remain available, they are now accessible via a dedicated button located under the reading progression bar. In addition, the words no longer appear with a transparent background. Instead, they are presented on a solid gray backdrop, which improves readability and creates a more uniform design.
The redesigned reader is currently distributed via an update on the server side. This means that availability can vary depending on the region and the device, and it could take several weeks before the new interface becomes accessible to all users of the Youtube music application.
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