YouTube likely to force you buy YouTube Premium for 4K videos

YouTube is focusing more on getting new users to YouTube Premium.

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And for that YouTube is planning to make a free feature available only to premium subscribers only.

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That feature is a 4K Videos. The company is planning to make them exclusive to YouTube Premium Members.

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Recently, a redditor shared a screenshot about this change.

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YouTube is yet to comment officially on this news.

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The screenshot was captured from the iOS's YouTube App.

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In that it was mentioned that to watch videos in 2160p (4K), you need to upgrade to the Premium account.

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Ad-free streaming is the main reason for majority of the people to opt for YouTube Premium.

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