#YouTube
AppsYouTube Cuts Recommendation Reach for Re-Uploaded Shorts That Add Nothing New
YouTube is cutting recommendation reach for Shorts re-uploaded from other creators, but gave no date, no creator check, and no monetization detail.
AppsYouTube Studio Will Let Creators A/B Test Three Different Video Cuts
YouTube Studio is adding video A/B testing that lets creators try up to three different cuts and compare which version holds audience attention best.
AIYouTube Adds Conversational AI Editing to Shorts and YouTube Create
YouTube is adding conversational AI editing to Shorts and YouTube Create, letting creators use Gemini prompts to build drafts and refine video edits.
AppsYouTube Custom Feeds Let Users Build Personalized Video Feeds With Gemini
YouTube Custom Feeds use Gemini to build personalized video recommendations from prompts, with multiple feeds rolling out to U.S. users this fall.
AppsYouTube View Count Changes August 24 - A Play Now Registers From the First Second
YouTube view count changes August 24 - a play now registers at the first second. Old 30-second threshold survives in Analytics as "Engaged views."
AppsYouTube Partner Program Raises Shorts Bar to 10 Million Views and Doubles YPP Entry in 2027
YouTube Partner Program changes take effect February 1, 2027 - Shorts revenue needs 10 million views per 90 days, and YPP entry rises to 8,000 watch hours.
TechGoogle Search Console Platform Properties Roll Out Globally for Social and Video Content
Google Search Console Platform Properties are globally live, tracking how posts on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube appear in Google Search and Discover.
AppsYouTube Bundles Peacock Premium Into Its Subscription Starting Early 2027
YouTube Peacock bundle lands early 2027, adding ad-supported Peacock Premium to YouTube Premium for US subscribers, per a joint announcement Monday.