YouTube has an Apple Vision Pro app in the works

The Apple Vision Pro App Store made its debut but it was missing some key apps, including Netflix, YouTube, and Spotify. However, YouTube enthusiasts can take heart: the company has confirmed that a YouTube app is part of their roadmap for the Vision Pro. While YouTube gave no specific timeline, it expressed excitement about the launch. And the company assured users that they are committed to providing a great experience in Safari for Vision Pro users for now.

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YouTube Music can be a default service on the Apple HomePod now

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YouTube Music is now compatible with HomePods, as announced by the product head Brandon Bilinski on Reddit. You can now ask Siri to play songs from the service or make it your default music source on your Apple smart speakers. You can follow the steps on this support page to set it up.

HomePods have limited options for third-party music services so far. Besides YouTube Music, only Deezer and Pandora have added support so far. Spotify can be controlled by Siri on HomePods, but not connected directly to the speakers.

To use YouTube Music on your HomePods, you need a YouTube Music or YouTube Premium account. In the app, tap your user icon, then Settings > Connected Apps > Connect with HomePod. To make it your default service, open the Home App, tap the settings icon, then Home Settings > Your username > Default Service.

If you don’t see the "Connected Apps" option in YouTube Music, try closing and reopening the app. You may also need to update the app to the latest version.

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YouTube gives creators more control and visibility over product ads in videos

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YouTube is introducing new tools for creators to display product ads in their videos. Creators can now add timestamps to the products they tag so a shopping button pops up at the right time for viewers. This could benefit creators and sponsors by giving them more control over the ad placement. 

Additionally, YouTube is rolling out some other features for shopping. Creators can tag affiliate products in bulk in their video libraries, which could boost their revenue from older but popular videos. YouTube Studio will also show creators which products generate the most revenue for them soon.

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YouTube rolls out enhanced bitrate option for Premium subscribers on the web

Have you ever wished for better video quality on YouTube? If you are a YouTube Premium subscriber, you are in luck. YouTube has recently brought its enhanced bitrate option to the web. This feature allows you to watch videos in 1080p with less compression and more clarity.

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