Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) Google recently enhanced YouTube's user interface (UI) for Android TV with an animated comment count feature in the info pill section.
The video info pill section now displays a short animation, YouTube channel name, comments count, and "Learn more about this video" message when users hover over it, with no effect on content viewing.
This new feature addition aims to make full-screen viewing easier and less intrusive and enhance interaction with videos on displays.
Alphabet is expected to expand YouTube's user base among Android TV users on the back of its latest move.
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