YouTube 2.1 for Android updated and unbundled with in-page playback

Yesterday, Google released an updated version of the Android YouTube app, a major update that continues the unbundling of the app from the Android OS. YouTube 2.1 has been re-written from the ground up to mirror the desktop experience more closely. New to the Android platform is in-page playback, allowing you to read the video description, scope out related videos, or rate videos without having to interrupt playback. A new full-screen UI has also been implemented, which can now be accessed by simply rotating the phone to landscape, and packs better seeking controls and screen taps to pause/play. Comments have made an entry too, with the ability to post a comment as the video is playing like you would on the desktop. Last but not least, your YouTube subscriptions have been brought front and center, displaying new videos right on the home screen of the app if you're signed into your Google or YouTube account.

Google looks to be taking the Chrome model of rapid iteration with the Android YouTube app, as 2.1 comes hot on the heals of the first release of the standalone app just a few weeks ago, implementing their famous mantra: "launch early, iterate often." YouTube 2.1 is unfortunately only available for Android 2.2 and up, coming bundled on upcoming Android 2.3 Gingerbread devices, but Froyo-wielding YouTube fans can get the updated app from the Android Market right now by searching for 'YouTube,' or scanning the QR code after the break.

If you need more convincing, Google's made a quick two minute demo of the app running on a Nexus S, which we've also included after the break.

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