YouTube updates

Every YouTube update in one feed — release notes, features and changes, straight from the source.

2 updates

• YouTube refreshes its homepage and adds custom feeds you describe

  A simpler top bar puts subscriptions, Movies & TV, Live, Music and your own custom feeds, built from a described topic or vibe, one tap away.

  2026-10-22

• YouTube Shorts is getting custom thumbnails

  Partner Program creators get first access, with a wider rollout to follow.

  2026-07-24

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