It seems many YouTube users are noticing a weird “100%” bubble popping up at the top of the screen when watching videos. While there was a lot of confusion initially, it turns out it’s tied to the video’s zoom level, kicking in whenever you pinch to zoom in or out on a clip. By default, it sits at 100%, but tweak the view and the number shifts accordingly. The catch? It lingers for about 10 seconds after any adjustment, which has folks calling it more of a nuisance than a help.
Many users claim it’s just cluttering the screen during what should be seamless watching. Others point out bugs, like the indicator sticking around alongside volume prompts that refuse to fade. It’s especially frustrating for those who rarely zoom videos anyway, making the whole thing seem like another layer of unnecessary fluff from YouTube’s endless tinkering.
Interestingly, I wasn’t able to replicate this behavior on the YouTube app for iOS or Android. Even upon zooming in, I only see the zoom level indicator for a few seconds before it goes away. At the time of this writing, this seems more like a bug rather than something YouTube is intentionally testing.
However, given the number of reports online, this is indeed a widespread bug that people are facing. So hopefully YouTube sorts it out soon.
But the gripes don’t stop at mobile. On the desktop side, YouTube’s been experimenting with a revamped video player interface that stuffs controls into floating bubbles. Things like play/pause and the timer get their own little orbs, while volume sliders shift positions. We highlighted the UI back in April when it first appeared to be in testing. This design aims for a cleaner look but has split opinions — some say it’s modern and intuitive, others find it distracting and harder to navigate quickly.
Mobile users are dealing with their own UI headaches too. A recent overhaul has muddled the homepage and search results, slapping text overlays on thumbnails that make titles tough to read at a glance. Ads blend in more sneakily with regular content, leading to accusations that it’s all about boosting revenue over user experience.
One frustrated poster summed it up bluntly, calling the changes “horrific” and wondering why YouTube keeps messing with what worked fine before. That said, feel free to share your thoughts on the changes in the comments section below.
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Dwayne Cubbins
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For nearly a decade, I've been deciphering the complexities of the tech world, with a particular passion for helping users navigate the ever-changing tech landscape. From crafting in-depth guides that unlock your phone's hidden potential to uncovering and explaining the latest bugs and glitches, I make sure you get the most out of your devices. And yes, you might occasionally find me ranting about some truly frustrating tech mishaps.
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