New Delhi, October 2: Google is reportedly working on a new feature for its YouTube TV app that could allow users to listen to content without having to watch the screen. The background playback feature will let its users to continue enjoying audio from YouTube TV, even when the app is not actively open. The update is expected to enhance user experience for users who prefer multitasking.

As per a report of The Verge, Google appears to be working on a background playback feature for its YouTube TV streaming service. The background playback feature is common in YouTube’s premium service but has not been a part of YouTube TV until now. Once released, users will be able to continue listening to shows or live streams, even when they want to switch to another app or lock their smartphone. Microsoft Copilot Update: Tech Giant Adds Voice, Vision, Think Deeper and Other Capabilities Along With New Design to Its AI Assistant.

The update is expected to improve the viewing and listening experience on YouTube TV. The feature is likely to roll out soon on iOS and Android platforms. The feature by Google is expected to bring flexibility to YouTube TV users to make it easier for users to listen to shows or live streams while performing other tasks on their devices.

Google offers a premium subscription for its YouTube service that allows users to play videos in the background and also removes ads from their viewing. The feature is not available on Google’s live TV service, which costs around USD 72.99 per month and still includes advertisements. When you leave the YouTube TV app, the program you are watching will pause, and the sound will stop, meaning you cannot listen to it while using other apps. Instagram New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Platform Introduces Unique Signature Sound to Downloaded Instagram Reels; Check Details.

As per a report of 9to5Google, YouTube TV has started slowly rolling out background play on Android and iOS. However, Allison Toh, product communications manager at YouTube, has reportedly stated that the company is actively working on adding the background playback feature to YouTube TV. This means that users may soon be able to listen to their shows or content while using other apps.

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