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YouTube Music tests fullscreen cover art for Now Playing

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from 9to5Google ·

YouTube Music is testing a fullscreen cover art view for its Now Playing screen, following a split-view redesign earlier this year. The feature is currently in limited testing and not widely available. It aims to enhance the visual experience for users while listening to music.

Meridian48 take
A minor UI tweak that signals Google's continued investment in music streaming, but hardly a game-changer for the platform's competitive position.
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