Google-owned online video platform, YouTube is reportedly testing a subtler video progress bar than the original red-colored one users have been viewing till now.
In an effort to give users of select Android devices a less obtrusive user interface, the bar has only been visible in the website’s “dark theme” option up to this point.
According to the reports, the progress bar is ‘white or gray’ in color when a video is playing in the dark theme of YouTube. In such a circumstance, YouTube doesn’t note the amount of video which has been loaded.
Interacting with the scrubber or tapping to make the controls visible returns the progress bar to its previous behavior, helping the UI fade away.
“Outside of the YouTube video player, red still appears in the main feed, hence confirming that it is still the platform’s accent color. The progress bar’s color change is targeted at improving the viewing experience,” as per the reports.
Earlier, the video platform started to test out its queueing system on iOS and Android operating systems.
According to media reports, this feature has been available on the web for years now and shows up in YouTube apps under certain circumstances.
“Users who control their Chromecast with their phones might recognize it, as will those who use the YouTube Music app. Now, YouTube Premium users who opt-in to the test will be able to add videos to a stack that acts like an impermanent playlist, as per the outlet,” the report added.
After the feature is turned on, the feature will let users access a new “Play last in queue” button in the three vertical dot menu that appears on video thumbnails.
