YouTube Premium subscribers can now activate picture-in-picture on iPhone — right here’s how

In June, YouTube introduced it will be bringing picture-in-picture to iOS. Now, it appears the much-demanded characteristic is lastly obtainable, although maybe for a restricted time solely and just for YouTube Premium subscribers at the moment. Here’s methods to get it.

If you’re a YouTube Premium subscriber, open up an online browser and head to www.youtube.com/new. Scroll all the way down to the place “Picture-in-picture on iOS” is listed and click on “Try it out.” You’ll be prompted to sign up to your account. Then, whereas watching a YouTube video, simply navigate away from the app utilizing the house button or by swiping up and picture-in-picture will begin. Locking your cellphone display whereas watching PiP will pause the video, however you possibly can resume it through the lock display media controls.

We noticed the information via 9to5Google, which notes that some customers have been capable of get the characteristic engaged on iPads in addition to iPhones, nevertheless it appears entry is somewhat unpredictable. (Apparently deleting the app may assist.)

YouTube says the characteristic is “Available until 31 Oct,” and we’re unsure what occurs after this date. Fingers’ crossed that will likely be when YouTube — as promised in June — will likely be bringing the characteristic to all customers, not simply paid ones.