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The Guide to YouTube Beta on TestFlight: Everything You Need to Know

The current TestFlight build shows but introduces a critical battery drain issue during background audio. The new “Smart Seek” gesture is functional but conflicts with standard scrubber input. youtube beta testflight upd

Your watch history, subscriptions, and playlists remain untouched — they’re tied to your Google account. The Guide to YouTube Beta on TestFlight: Everything

If you are a content creator, join the beta via TestFlight. It is much easier to get into and gives you early access to analytics tools. youtube beta testflight upd

As of the most recent (build numbers change weekly), testers are seeing several experiments:

If you secure a spot, keep in mind that you are testing unfinished software: