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YouTube Music finally adds alphabetical playlist sorting on Android
news3 days ago

YouTube Music finally adds alphabetical playlist sorting on Android

YouTube Music is rolling out basic alphabetical playlist sorting on Android, adding options to sort by track title, artist, and album. The feature appears in app version 9.20.52 and is being rolled out via a server-side flag, so not all users will see it yet. It bridges a long-standing gap versus Spotify and Apple Music, though bugs like an occasional inability to play the next track persist as Google pushes the wider rollout in coming weeks.

YouTube Premium Price Hike Marks First Increase in Nearly Three Years
technology1 month ago

YouTube Premium Price Hike Marks First Increase in Nearly Three Years

YouTube is raising the monthly prices for its Premium plans in the US for the first time since 2023: Individual from $14 to $16, Family from $23 to $27, Lite from $8 to $9, and Music Premium from $11 to $12. The price rise applies to new sign-ups today, while existing subscribers won’t see the change until June. A three-month $0 trial remains, after which the Individual plan costs $16 per month. YouTube says the hike supports delivering a high-quality experience and creators, with the Family plan continuing to offer the best per-user value.

YouTube Premium Price Hike Hits US Subscribers Amid Streaming Price Surge
technology1 month ago

YouTube Premium Price Hike Hits US Subscribers Amid Streaming Price Surge

YouTube raised US prices for Premium: individual plan to $15.99/mo (+$2), family to $26.99/mo (+$4), and student to $8.99/mo (+$1). Current subscribers will be notified at least 30 days in advance. YouTube says the increase funds a high-quality experience and creator support, while preserving ad-free viewing, background play, and YouTube Music's library; the move is part of the 'streamflation' trend as other streaming services also raised prices in 2026.

YouTube Increases Premium and Music Plans Prices in the U.S.
technology1 month ago

YouTube Increases Premium and Music Plans Prices in the U.S.

YouTube is raising prices in the U.S. for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. The Premium individual plan goes from $13.99 to $15.99/month and the family plan from $22.99 to $26.99/month; YouTube Music rises from $10.99 to $11.99/month for individuals and from $16.99 to $18.99/month for families. A new YouTube Premium Lite price climbs from $7.99 to $8.99/month. The changes apply now for new customers, with existing subscribers seeing the new rates in their next June billing cycle and receiving at least 30 days’ advance notice. YouTube cites ongoing investment in quality experiences and creator support, and notes this is its first price increase since 2023; the company also highlighted its large global subscriber base for Music and Premium.

YouTube Music tests lyric paywall for free users
technology3 months ago

YouTube Music tests lyric paywall for free users

Google is running an experiment in YouTube Music that limits free users’ access to song lyrics, showing only a few lyric views before prompting a Premium upgrade; the rollout appears broader but non-final, with lyric access varying by test. Lyrics are provided by third parties, and pricing for premium is $11 for music-only or $14 for music plus video. Google says most users won’t see changes as it evaluates the feature.