Google has recently introduced a new playback option called ‘1080p Premium’ for YouTube Premium subscribers in Spain. This new feature is currently being tested by some users on Android and Google TV. It aims to enhance the video playback experience for subscribers who pay for the monthly subscription.
YouTube Premium is a paid service that offers various benefits to enhance the user experience on the platform. Subscribers can enjoy an ad-free experience and have the option to download videos for offline viewing. They also have the advantage of seamlessly continuing to watch a video on different devices without losing their place.
The tests for the new ‘1080p Premium’ option began in February, initially only available to iPhone and Apple TV users. In April, Google officially announced the new feature, which allows for playback of all types of content at 1080p with a higher bit rate. It was mentioned that Android devices would soon have access to this enhanced experience, and that day has finally arrived.
Recently, a user on Reddit discovered the ‘1080p Premium’ option on the YouTube app for Android TV and Google TV. The option appears alongside the standard 1080p option and offers an improved bit rate. The app encourages YouTube Premium subscribers to activate this option from the start. Additionally, another user on Twitter reported seeing the ‘1080p Premium’ option on their Motorola mobile in the YouTube app for Android.
It is important to note that the standard 1080p option will still be available to everyone for free. However, the ‘1080p Premium’ option is exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers. The higher bit rate in this option allows for more data to be included in the playback stream, resulting in improved video quality and sound. However, it also leads to increased data consumption.
Interestingly, Google has already rolled out this feature to all iOS users and web users on YouTube. As is typical with these deployments, it will be gradually rolled out to all YouTube Premium subscribers in Spain.
In conclusion, YouTube Premium subscribers in Spain can now enjoy the new ‘1080p Premium’ option, which offers enhanced video playback with a higher bit rate. This feature is currently being tested on Android and Google TV devices. Although the standard 1080p option will still be available for free, the ‘1080p Premium’ option is exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers. Google has already deployed this feature to iOS and web users, and it will be gradually rolled out to all YouTube Premium subscribers in Spain.
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