YouTube Picture-in-Picture Mode Not Working on iPhone and Android
Users report the mini player feature fails to activate when exiting the app.
1What is PiP Mode?
Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode allows users to continue watching videos in a small window after exiting the YouTube app, enabling multitasking while viewing content.
2Scope of the Issue
Google notes that most complaints come from iOS users. Users report that PiP mode doesn't activate when exiting the app, with only audio continuing to play in the background.
3Technical Details
The issue has been identified in YouTube app version 21.28. While Pixel devices remain unaffected, the problem consistently replicates on iPhones.
4User Reactions
Users are frustrated, especially when multitasking. The recent rollout of PiP for free users globally has amplified the impact of this disruption.
5YouTube's Statement
YouTube acknowledged the issue Friday morning, confirming teams are actively investigating. As of Saturday afternoon, no updates have been provided regarding a fix.
6Significance and Impact
This bug significantly degrades the mobile YouTube experience. The absence of PiP functionality directly affects user productivity and video consumption habits.
Original article: 9to5Mac — YouTube PiP Modu iPhone ve Android'de Çalışmıyor