To use “search by song,” you first activate Voice Search on YouTube and then switch to the Song recorder. You can “play, sing, or hum” the tune for about three seconds into your phone’s microphone, and relevant official music content will appear on the screen. Initially, this feature will be exclusive to Android phones and is set to roll out in the coming weeks. There is no official word on when it will become available on iOS.
The remaining features in this update are more widely available. Notably, a new section called the “You tab” is introduced, which combines a user’s account page with their Library tab, providing a one-stop location for configuring profile settings, finding downloads, and accessing previously watched videos. This eliminates the need to switch back and forth between sections.
