The recent developments in YouTube's mobile app have caught the attention of many users who are expressing their dissatisfaction with the anticipated changes. As the platform explores new ways to enhance user interaction, some adjustments to familiar gestures may significantly alter the user experience.

YouTube is currently experimenting with novel vertical scroll gestures for its mobile application, potentially transforming how users navigate and engage with content. These modifications are rumored to impact the function of swipe gestures when the fullscreen mode is activated. Interestingly, this comes shortly after speculation surrounding a more refined playback speed control feature for the app's versions for Android and iOS.

Currently, users initiate fullscreen mode by swiping up on any video, while swiping down reverts to the standard view. Furthermore, swiping up while in fullscreen allows for access to recommended content. However, it appears that the functionality of these gestures is set to undergo changes.

An individual on the social media site X revealed that new vertical scroll gestures are under testing by YouTube. Should these updates be successfully implemented, a swipe up will direct users to the subsequent video rather than minimizing the view. This approach mirrors the scrolling mechanics found in YouTube Shorts, aiming to streamline content browsing.

Additionally, if the playback controls are visible and users swipe up, a scroll window will appear, offering frame-by-frame navigation through the video. Nevertheless, this feature remains a work in progress and has yet to appear in the latest version of the app.

Though these proposed updates are still unofficial, the reaction from users has been largely negative. One individual expressed their frustration by stating that the changes were irritating enough to prompt a visit to social media to see if others shared their sentiments.