YouTube Music updates

YouTube Music has just released a new feature in YouTube with the Samples tab. Google has created a new tab on YouTube Music called Samples. As Google states in their community page: "Browse the Samples tab to find an endless, personalized stream of short music video segments—from new releases to old favorites." The update is currently available for Android and iOS users who have updated the YouTube Music application. YouTube Music has started rolling out a refreshed Now Playing interface for both Android and iOS, giving the app a cleaner, more modern look. You can also expand the Lyrics and Related tabs, though YouTube Music is reportedly planning to make lyrics a Premium-only feature soon. If you don’t see it yet, head to your device Settings, find the YouTube Music app, tap Force Stop, then reopen the app to trigger the update. Let’s have a quick rundown of the pros and cons in this 2025 three-way comparison between Apple Music, Spotify Premium, and YouTube Music. Now, YouTube Music— or should I say, YouTube Premium— is the most expensive out of the bunch and there’s a reason behind it. Read more in our articles including "YouTube Music launches Samples feature tab" and "YouTube Music Gets a Mobile Makeover".