YouTube now supports the option of playing videos at 2x speed, helping users shorten the time to watch long content. Recently, the platform continued to test 4x speed, allowing videos to play four times faster than normal.
According to information from The Verge, this feature is being tested on the YouTube app for Android and iOS, but only applies to YouTube Premium users.
Unlike the previous 2x touch and hold to speed up, the 4x speed will need to be adjusted directly in the playback settings. When entering the "Playback speed" section, users will see this new option in addition to the familiar speeds, ranging from 0.25x to 2x.
The 4x acceleration helps significantly shorten viewing time, especially useful when surfing through long content such as video instructions.
However, due to the speed, the voice in the video can become more uncomfortable and confusing.
A user humorously commented on YouTube's move: "Now I can watch videos as if I'm running out of time in the Super Mario game."
In the Super Mario game, as time is running out, the background music will speed up, creating a sense of urgency and tension. Watching videos at 4x makes things happen quickly, like the moment Mario is rushing to complete the game before the end of the match.
