YouTube begins rolling out GIF support for comments very slowly; it’s for a reason
It’s been less than a month since YouTube said it planned to let users post GIFs in the comments section. The time has come, and this is just the beginning of a gradual rollout. more…
YouTube has launched a gradual rollout of GIF support for comments, beginning less than a month after announcing the feature. The feature is primarily available on the YouTube app, with reports from Reddit's r/YouTube community indicating mixed experiences. Users can currently post GIFs from a library within the app, though it's unclear if uploading personal animated files is possible.
The rollout appears to be slow, with many users still lacking the option and it not being exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers. Despite this, YouTube's introduction of GIFs into comments promises a future where text might become obsolete. In addition to GIFs, YouTube's app will soon allow users to set custom feeds based on prompts and enhance Ask YouTube's capabilities for product comparisons.
These updates are all expected to roll out "this Fall." For more updates, visit 9to5Google on YouTube.
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