YouTube gives news stories a boost with a new watch experience | Android Central

What you need to knowYouTube is detailing a new dedicated news page users will soon find on mobile which will show additional stories for a topic in long-form or short-form videos.These topics will be marked by a newspaper icon on the app’s home screen so users know there is more to a story to unpack if they choose.YouTube has also introduced a new Shorts Innovation Program for News as it looks to support organizations in creating meaningful short-form content for stories.Even though YouTube feels more like a source of entertainment, the platform is calling attention to those looking for news stories with meaningful impact.According to a YouTube blog post, the streaming service will introduce an “immersive watch page” for users on the app’s home screen. YouTube states this dedicated news watch page for specific stories will display content pulled from authoritative sources that are streamed live or in long-form video formats for those looking to dig into the pudding of it.Additionally, the page will support Shorts if viewers are looking to get the facts quickly.This news-specific watch feature will roll out on mobile devices “over time” in an estimated 40 different countries. Once this happens, the YouTube app’s home screen
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