{"id":2459,"date":"2026-04-08T09:45:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:45:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/youtube-is-testing-a-new-way-to-help-you-watch-videos-faster-but-youll-have-to-pay\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T08:45:53","slug":"youtube-is-testing-a-new-way-to-help-you-watch-videos-faster-but-youll-have-to-pay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/innovatenews.site\/index.php\/2026\/04\/08\/youtube-is-testing-a-new-way-to-help-you-watch-videos-faster-but-youll-have-to-pay\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube is testing a new way to help you watch videos faster, but you\u2019ll have to pay\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The topic YouTube is testing a new way to help you watch videos faster, but you\u2019ll have to pay\u2026<\/strong> is currently the subject of lively discussion \u2014 readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.<\/p>\n

This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies\u2019 decisions and competitors\u2019 reactions can quickly change the picture.<\/p>\n

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The primary reason to get a YouTube Premium subscription is to avoid ads, especially given how long they\u2019ve gotten recently. But if you pay up, YouTube also gives you access to experimental features. The latest \u201cAuto Speed\u201d YouTube experiment helps you save time while watching videos by dynamically speeding them up as needed. There\u2019s also a new \u201cOn-the-go\u201d control view that makes it easier to control playback while you\u2019re on the move.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve spotted a new \u201cAuto Speed\u201d feature present in the experimental features section of the YouTube app.<\/p>\n

As the description states, Auto Speed automatically adjusts the playback speed throughout the video, claiming to save you time without sacrificing comprehension.<\/p>\n

The description says Auto Speed will be disabled and hidden for unsupported videos, but we couldn\u2019t find it on several English-language videos on Android and iOS, where it should have been visible.<\/p>\n

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Alongside this, YouTube is also offering On-the-go controls as another experimental Premium feature. This mode is targeted towards audio-centric videos such as podcasts and talk shows. It is meant to make it easier to control video playback without distractions from comments and other visual elements.<\/p>\n

YouTube mentions that On-the-go can be activated manually at any time by tapping the Settings gear icon in the top right of an active video, then navigating to More > Premium controls. On-the-go is also suggested as a prompt when your phone detects motion for at least 60 seconds while you are listening to or watching a video with your phone unlocked.<\/p>\n

The description states that On-the-go is only available on Android phones, but, curiously, we can access it on iOS as well.<\/p>\n

Both of these features were spotted late last month, and they\u2019re now becoming available to more users. Google hasn\u2019t shared any details on whether either of these features will also arrive in the desktop YouTube experience. If you want to give these a try, you have until April 27, after which Google will presumably decide whether to keep the features or scrap them.<\/p>\n

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