Google on
Saturday has started updating the YouTube app for Android devices to
version 10.02.3, a straight jump from the version 6.0.13. While the
consumer version of the YouTube v10 app for Android include some minor
tweaks overall, the app teardown hints towards basic video editing
features, filters and more for creators.
The updated YouTube v10
app has been rolled out to few regions, but hasn't reached Google
Play
India as yet - however, Android Police has the Google-signed apk
available
to sideload. The video 'Share' menu has been revamped in the app, and
it now provides options in a grid as opposed to a list (see above). The
top bar of the Share menu now also includes a "Copy URL" option apart
from a 'Copy to Clipboard' option in the apps grid below.
With the
updated YouTube app for Android, Google has reintroduced the voice
search (microphone icon) in the search area. There are few minor tweaks
with icons as well, such as the flipped circular 'Replay' icon that is
visible after video playback finishes.
While the above changes are
noteworthy, what is interesting is that the YouTube app might be
getting some basic editing features in future. Groundwork for these
features was spotted previously as well, and now the
teardown
of the YouTube app version 10.02.3 by Android Police reveals more
evidence. Previously in
November,
the Android Police team's teardown had hinted towards the upload video
trimming feature in version 5.18.5.
The teardown of version
10.02.3 of the YouTube app for Android features evidence of code added
by Google for video filters as well. Some of the filter names discovered
from the teardown includes Silver Screen, Glamour, Sepia, 8mm, Docu,
Punk, and Sketch.
Other bits of code spotted by Android Police
include a simple discovery feature that's meant to connect friends and
colleagues on YouTube via their phone numbers. The updated YouTube app
features code pointing to an interface to verify the phone number, which
is divided in four new layouts.
Another upcoming feature tipped
by the teardown of the YouTube v10.02.3 app for Android is participants
view in the live chat box. The feature is already available in the Web
version of the YouTube, allowing users to see a full list of people
participating in the conversation.