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In February 2017, live streaming was introduced to the official YouTube mobile app. Live streaming via mobile was initially restricted to users with at least 10,000 subscribers, [67] but as of mid-2017 it has been reduced to 100 subscribers. [68] Live streams support HDR, can be up to 4K resolution at 60 fps, and also support 360° video. [49] [69]
October – YouTube Red launches (rebranded as YouTube Premium in 2018) 2016: February – YouTube subscription service: April – live streaming with 360° and 1440p: 2017: January – Introduction of "Super Chat" February – YouTube TV launches: March – Ability to modify video annotations removed
YouTube officially launched the "polymer" redesign of its user interfaces based on Material Design language as its default, as well a redesigned logo that is built around the service's play button emblem in August 2017. [63] Through this period, YouTube tried several new ways to generate revenue beyond advertisements.
Facebook introduced a video streaming service, Facebook Watch to select individuals in August 2017, and to the public in January 2018. [5] [6] Facebook watch is a video-on-demand service that allows users to share content live. It allows people to upload videos that cover a wide array of topics including original comedy, drama, and news ...
The original "Baby Shark" video by Pinkfong is now the most viewed video on the site. On October 29, 2020, Baby Shark surpassed 7 billion views, and on November 2, 2020, it passed Despacito to become the most viewed video on YouTube. On February 23, 2021, Baby Shark surpassed 8 billion views, becoming the first video to do so.
YouTube TV launched on February 28, 2017, in five major U.S. markets—New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and San Francisco. [2] [6] In addition to carrying national broadcast networks, YouTube TV offers cable-originated channels owned by the corporate parents of the four major networks and other media companies.
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In August 2021, YouTube began piloting a second subscription tier, "YouTube Premium Lite" in European markets such as Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Luxembourg, Norway and Sweden, at a price point of €6.99. It contained only the ad-free viewing benefit. [29] YouTube discontinued the Premium Lite plan in October 2023. [30]