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submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/technology

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YouTube recently added ambient mode to its full screen video player, which complements its new rounded video player design.
Ambient mode works by illuminating a glow around the video window, similar to LED backlights for TVs, to create a more immersive experience for users.
A recent update has made ambient mode more vibrant on Android devices, extending the glow below and above the video player, but it can be disabled in settings if not preferred.

And the worst part (to me):

if a video is not formatted to take up your entire screen, an ambient glow has been added to the black filler bars

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[–] [email protected] 24 points 11 months ago (7 children)

I don't understand the hate for ambient mode. I've barely noticed it exists.

[–] Mek 4 points 11 months ago

Same, and when I have noticed it, I think it looks pretty nice at times. This is one of those cases of people just complaining for the sake of it.

If people want to complain about actual dumb UI changes; aim it at the new Discord mobile UI.

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