The long-awaited Sleep Timer feature is finally here, allowing users to set a specific time for their videos to automatically pause. Perfect for those who love to fall asleep to the soothing sounds of their favorite content, Sleep Timer is easily accessible from the settings menu on both mobile and desktop platforms.
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Dream umbrella
Dream Screen gives creatives the ability to unleash their imagination, harnessing the power of AI to create mesmerizing green screen backgrounds. Accessible through the Shorts camera on the mobile app, this feature opens up a world of possibilities for visually stunning content. To use it, simply tap the + icon, select the Green Screen option, then tap the Sparkle button.
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Ask: Your companion for questions and answers in video
The Questions feature makes interruptions a thing of the past. It provides answers and recommendations without interrupting video playback. While not available for all videos, eligible videos will display a Questions box below the video, offering preset prompts or the ability to type your own questions.
Availability and future prospects
These exciting experimental features are currently available for a limited time. The Sleep Timer is available until September 2nd, the Dream Screen until August 20th, and the Ask feature until August 21st. It's worth noting that these features are in the experimental phase, and YouTube is actively seeking user feedback to refine and improve them. Based on user response and feedback, YouTube may decide to permanently integrate these features into the platform or make further improvements based on user suggestions. As these features continue to be tested and refined, it will be interesting to see how they shape the future of YouTube. Whether they become a permanent fixture or inspire further innovation, one thing is for sure: YouTube is willing to push boundaries to find rewarding features for its users.