YouTube might be making 4K videos exclusive to Premium subscribers


Both YouTube and its parent company Google have not made any statements on the findings, but had previously tested having up to 10 unskippable bumper ads before videos. — AFP Relaxnews

Some users on Reddit have spotted clues that YouTube might be planning to lock the option for 4K video quality behind a paywall.

According to screenshots shared by users in the post, the option for 2160p (4K) has been marked with a “Premium” label, which users can tap to prompt an upgrade to YouTube Premium.

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