YouTube Premiums cheapest tier just got better with background play and downloads
Date:
Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:08:04 +0000
Description:
YouTube is adding downloads and background play to the Premium Lite tier, but ad-free music videos are still paywalled.
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YouTube Premium Lite on a smartphone in front of the YouTube logo in the background YouTube Premium Lite on a smartphone in front of the YouTube logo in the background
YouTube Premium Lite on a smartphone in front of the YouTube logo in the background
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/youtube-premiums-cheapest-ti er-just-got-better-with-background-play-and-downloads
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