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YouTube launches speed controls and high-quality audio tests for Premium users

YouTube said Wednesday that it is adding new experimental features for Premium users, including high-quality audio, faster playback speed option on

YouTube said Wednesday that it is adding new experimental features for Premium users, including high-quality audio, faster playback speed option on mobile, and the ability to “jump ahead” on the web to skip to the more intriguing part of the video. The company said users can now enable an experimental feature that lets them listen to music videos with a higher audio bitrate — up to 256kbps. Users can ask for “upbeat workout tracks” or “relaxing jazz,” and the app will create a customized radio station related to the prompt.

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