The update addressed critical playback issues, including reduced jitter and fixes for A/V sync (audio/video synchronization) during 4K streaming.
December 4, 2017 (initial arm-v7a release) to January 29, 2018 (x86_64 variant). Minimum OS: Required Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or higher. Target OS: Optimized for Android 7.1 (Nougat) . youtube 2.02.08
Version 2.02.08 introduced several technical refinements to improve the lean-back viewing experience: Target OS: Optimized for Android 7
Google refined the voice search functionality, making it easier for users to find music videos or comedy channels using their TV remote's microphone. Technical Specifications The app was distributed in several variants to
This update introduced "content channels" for the Android TV O (Oreo) launcher, allowing users to see recommended videos directly on their home screen without opening the app.
The app was distributed in several variants to accommodate different hardware architectures used in smart TVs and streaming boxes: