YouTube has long maintained its own design language that distinguishes it from other Google apps. YouTube for Android is currently testing a pretty cool redesign that replaces the Library tab with yours
In this test, YouTube moves your profile avatar from the top right corner to the bottom bar. It serves as an icon for the New You tab, combining the functionality of the previous Account menu and Library. All Google apps have account photos in the same location, and YouTube’s redesign breaks that continuity. It’s a little reminiscent of Instagram and other social media apps, which might be the point (see: shorts).
First, your channel information will appear along with buttons to switch accounts, Google accounts, and turn on incognito mode. App settings are accessed through the gear icon that only appears on this page and can be accessed faster than before.
Next, there’s the carousel for history and playlists, the latter of which is no longer a rolling menu due to a major usability change, reflecting that this is no longer a library site. However, it’s arguably less important that the main YouTube app has one than YouTube Music or TV.
Your videos, downloads, clips, movies, features, watch time, help and comments on this site.
Today we have a report about this You tab replacing the YouTube library
If YouTube continues with the redesign, it will continue to differentiate itself from other first-party apps. YouTube keeps everything from its own fonts to its icons. At this point, you probably won’t see the “Material U” bar below – long or otherwise.
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