The split screen feature that pulls in up to four channels at once launched on smart TVs last year, and iOS last month now it’s Android’s turn. Google spokesperson Allison Toh confirmed to The Verge that the launch started today, and said it’ll roll out to all Android phones and tablets over the next few weeks.
With more than 8 million concurrent live streams for the event, spokesperson Allison Toh says Super Bowl LVIII is now the most-watched event ever on YouTube TV and more broadly was the “most-watched telecast in history.” TV is shaping up to be a focus for YouTube. Earlier in February, YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced that the platform’s subscription TV service had more than 8 million subscribers.
This move reflects YouTube TV's commitment to meeting the diverse preferences of its audience and ensuring a more engaging and user-centric streaming experience.