Google has announced YouTube Go, a new app that lets users save videos for offline viewing and allows sharing of videos with nearby users over Bluetooth (via The Verge).

The app includes options for previewing videos before download, and controlling video quality and file size, all of which are intended to benefit users concerned about cellular data limits and those who are located in areas with limited connectivity.

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The announcement was made at a Google event in Delhi, India, where the app will launch initially for users to test, before a broader rollout at a later date. The app will also make use of YouTube's Smart Offline feature, which automatically downloads videos overnight so that they can be watched at a later time in areas without a data connection.

YouTube product management VP Johanna Wright said in a statement:

YouTube Go is a brand new app to help the next generation of users share and enjoy videos. YouTube Go was designed and built from the ground up with insights from India, in order to bring the power of video to mobile users in a way that is more conscious of their data and connectivity, while still being locally relevant and social.

Users in India can sign up to YouTube Go immediately, but it's unclear exactly when the app will launch in the country or elsewhere.

Tags: YouTube, India

Top Rated Comments

RowellE Avatar
98 months ago
This should be built into the YouTube app instead of a new app. This would also be a good feature for YouTube Red.
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
adamneer Avatar
98 months ago
Wow, super original name, YouTube.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
rekhyt Avatar
98 months ago
Is a new app really necessary...?

Why can't you just use a 'save' option in the normal YouTube app?

What next, Google Inbox for receiving emails, and Google Send for sending emails?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
stiligFox Avatar
98 months ago
It's getting a bit out of hand for YouTube apps... isn't this the 4th one now? Shouldn't these all be combined into one app?
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
jonnysods Avatar
98 months ago
Is it just me or is there a lot of fragmentation with Google and their apps? So many things could be blended into one.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Harmonious Zen Avatar
98 months ago
This should be built into the YouTube app instead of a new app. This would also be a good feature for YouTube Red.
You can already save videos for offline video in YouTube Red.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)

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