"Year over year, we've seen 50 percent growth in viewing time on YouTube, but for our family entertainment channels, it's more like 200 percent. Parents were constantly asking us, can you make YouTube a better place for our kids," said Shimrit Ben-Yair, The Product Manager
"Year over year, we've seen 50 percent growth in viewing time on YouTube, but for our family entertainment channels, it's more like 200 percent. Parents were constantly asking us, can you make YouTube a better place for our kids," said Shimrit Ben-Yair, The Product Manager of the group behind the project.
And Therefore YouTube is now making a kid-friendly version of their video streaming app which is going to run on smartphones and tablets, letting kids to be able to watch their favorite Tv Shows.
The app will be called "YouTube Kids" and will launch on Feb. 23 (Tomorrow). This App will also have four main categories which include: Shows, Music, Learning and Explore.
That's not all, the app will also have a feature for the parents to take control. For example, a parent will be able to limit the kids time on YouTube by setting a timer. When the time runs out, the app will automatically shut off video streaming and will not open up without a password [Set by the parent].
And when kids try to search for videos which isn't fit in the age bracket set, it will also be able to tell the kids "try something else'.
Not very much is known about this app till it is officially launched. Stay tuned to SoftCreatives for more updates to come.
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