YOUTUBE IS TESTING A NEW VIDEO PLAYER UI ON ANDROID, BUT NOT EVERYONE IS A FAN

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

YouTube is testing a revamped video player UI for its Android app that includes several relocated buttons and displays more video information. The update moves elements like the video title and channel details to new positions, adds gesture capabilities for playlist navigation, and includes a second playlist and video chapter buttons. Many Android users are dissatisfied with these changes and expressed dissatisfaction in online forums. While the interface seems more suited to larger screens, user reception has been mixed.