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YouTube rolls out Picture in Picture globally as longform playback reaches all users
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Published on 30 April 2026
Music Picture in Picture stays Premium for now
YouTube is expanding Picture-in-Picture worldwide, letting everyone keep longform videos playing in a floating mini-player while multitasking on Android and iOS. The rollout is aimed at smoother viewing outside the YouTube app, but Premium members still have the exclusive Picture-in-Picture experience for music content.
- Picture-in-Picture is rolling out globally on Android and iOS
- All users get longform video playback in the mini-player
- Premium members retain exclusive PiP access for music
- Videos continue playing even after leaving the app
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