With a new user interface, in-app multitasking, and other new features

Aug 20, 2013 07:07 GMT  ·  By

A new flavor of the YouTube application is now available for download for the owners of Android-based devices, namely version 5.0.21.

The app release brings along a host of new features and enhancements to users’ devices, including a brand new user interface, one that is card based.

Furthermore, the new software release arrives on smartphones and tablet PCs with great in-app multitasking capabilities, allowing users to continue browsing clips on YouTube while continuing to watch a video.

As Android Police notes, the currently playing video will turn into a small window at the bottom when swiping down, hitting the down arrow present in the top left corner, or pressing the back button (the swipe down works only in portrait mode on phones).

The small window can then be expanded by dragging it up or tapping on it, or can be dismissed by swiping sideways. When swiping sideways to dismiss the window, the volume will begin to fade away.

In addition to these new UI changes, the updated YouTube for Android application comes with redesigned slide-out navigation, while also being capable of offering fast access to history, favorites, playlists, uploads, and more through the slide-out menu.

Additionally, the application now provides users with the possibility to search for playlists, while also offering a fully functional landscape tablet UI on 7-inch tablet PCs.

The software’s icon has been changed, there is support for global auto-rotate settings, and users will no longer have to tap the down arrow on the video page to give thumbs up, thumbs down, or flag.

Additionally, users will see that the updated YouTube application no longer features the HD and CC toggles in the bottom left edge of the video, but that they are included in the menu.

The updated version of the app is being pushed to users slowly, but those interested in getting a taste of it right away will find it available for download below.

Download YouTube 5.0.21 for Android