Users were disappointed with the change in the platform. Learn more about this controversy!
YouTube Music has implemented a change to its platform by replacing video versions of songs with official versions in its playlists. However, the change has not pleased users of the platform, who are unhappy with the action.
Many users were dissatisfied, as they appreciated the variety of options provided by video versions, such as remixes, instrumentals, and other interpretations of the songs. YouTube's intention was to provide a premium experience, but that was not quite what happened, as the reaction was negative.
Continue reading and find out more about this platform controversy!
YouTube Music
YouTube Music is a music streaming service. from YouTube and offers a large catalog of songs, albums, clips, covers and live performances. Access can be done with a free account or through a subscription plan with unlimited use. The platform is available for iOS and Android and in the web version. YouTube Music is compatible with Android TV and with Amazon devices such as Echo boxes, which support the Alexa assistant.
Plans
YouTube Music offers three types of monthly plans. One is for students, costing R$$8.50/month, the standard plan costs R$$16.90/month and the family plan costs R$$25.50/month. The student and standard plans only give access to one user, while the family plan allows sharing with up to five people in the same household.
Change
In an effort to provide a better experience for its users, YouTube Music implemented a change by replacing video versions of songs with official versions in its playlists. The change did not please users, generating general dissatisfaction, as many appreciated the diversity of options provided by video versions, which featured remixes, instrumentals, and unique interpretations of the songs.
The reaction from users was quite negative and many felt disappointed with the version replacement. The platform recognizes the dissatisfaction generated by the change and is working to resolve quality issues and listen to user concerns.
Solutions to the issue include the ability to revert back to the original video via an audio/video selector and adding a setting to disable this substitution for specific playlists.
More news
The platform has also gained a new feature that aims to encourage users to chat and share opinions. It is now possible to access a dedicated comments area on the playback page of any song.
The comments are the same as those found in the videos from YouTube and YouTube Music users can leave their opinion or comment directly in the streaming service's app. The new feature is now available for Brazilian users in the Android and iOS versions.
To access comments, simply go to the music playback area and find a button with a speech bubble. From there, simply tap on it and start reading comments left and writing your own. You can also sort them by most relevant or most recent.
The feature includes some changes to the app's interface, such as a line below the progress bar, which makes it easier to share songs, download them and the option to save songs as the user's favorites.
Recently, Google released the lyrics of the song that is playing in real time, which helps the user to sing and follow the lyrics while listening to their favorite songs.
