Google tested the new UI playback for YouTube

YouTube will probably get a nice new face soon when Google is testing its new video host platform for its user interface, making it easier to browse content while watching videos on phones.

The current YouTube interface allows users to minimize the video below for easy viewing at the same time with other videos. Although that feature is also useful, users cannot do anything more.

The new design will fix this by giving users a bit of control when playing videos. Whenever you zoom the video down, you can also see playback buttons next to the thumbnail. The new interface also has an X button to turn off the video and a separate Play / Pause button.

Besides, Google also displays the video title right next to the thumbnail.

This change was first discovered by Reddit users named Therexin and then created an Android subreddit to notify others. Below is a GIF that describes the new design.

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Users will have several playback options on YouTube's new UI design

Some people may notice that these changes are similar to the YouTube TV interface that Google has launched from at least 2013. As with other tests, it is unlikely that it will be officially posted on a good YouTube app. is not.