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YouTube is initiating a test concerning its notification system, specifically targeting users who have opted to receive “All” alerts from their subscribed channels. The platform has indicated that for users who have not engaged with a channel “recently,” notifications will no longer be sent to reduce unnecessary disruptions. Earlier this year, a limited trial for Premium users allowed them to view content at four times the regular speed, alongside enhancements to radio station options in YouTube Music.
YouTube is embarking on a new experimental phase that examines how notifications function for users and content creators alike.
The platform has recently updated its experiment changelog to reflect this new initiative, which centers around a reimagined “notifications experience” (as reported by Android Police). YouTube aims to lessen the frequency at which users opt to “turn off all notifications” within their settings, a tendency that often stems from being overwhelmed by alerts. The current test specifically involves users who have selected “All” notifications from certain channels.
In this test, the application will refrain from sending notifications even when users have the “All” option activated, provided they have not interacted with the channel “recently.” Viewers will still find new video postings indicated by the bell icon in the app, but will not receive mobile alerts.
This notification alteration is also being assessed for channels that tend to “upload infrequently.”
The test commenced this week, although YouTube has not specified how long it will run. As a result, some users may observe this change by the end of the week while others may not.
YouTube provides three distinct notification settings per channel: All, Personalized, and None. The option for “None” is straightforward, while “All” encompasses all types of content posted by that channel, such as regular videos, live streams, and Shorts. The “Personalized” setting is more selective, alerting users to “some” uploads based on their interactions with the channel, as stated by YouTube.
In the realm of experimental features, YouTube previously conducted a trial in February, allowing Premium users to access videos at up to four times speed until February 26. This trial also included an enhancement to the Jump Ahead feature, which allows viewers quicker access to desired content.
Additionally, improvements in YouTube Music’s functionality enable users to craft more personalized radio stations. Through written or voice commands, users can adjust their channels, with suggested prompts like “just jazz songs” or “only female vocals” enhancing the customization experience.
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