The focus of the article is on sports content, but YouTube TV has made it slightly more flexible and customizable by allowing subscribers to choose what shows are shown in certain cases.
YouTube TV has a new feature called Multiview that allows users to watch four different programs simultaneously.
YouTube TV has just gotten even better on iPhones and iPads with the addition of a new feature called Multiview. This allows users to watch four different programs simultaneously, making it perfect for sports fans who want to keep up with multiple games at once. The focus remains primarily on sports content, but YouTube TV has made it slightly more flexible and customizable by allowing subscribers to choose what shows are shown in certain cases.
YouTube TV subscribers can now use the multiview feature on iPhones and iPads
`Multiview` allows users to watch four different programs simultaneously
∜The focus remains primarily on sports content∝
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that YouTube TV's multiview feature has rolled out on iOS and iPadOS but fails to mention that it is not available for Android devices yet. This statement implies that all users can access this feature regardless of their device type which is false.
The article states 'YouTube TV subscribers can now watch several programs at once on smaller devices — not just big TV screens.' However, it fails to mention that the multiview feature is only available for iOS and iPadOS users. This statement implies that all users can access this feature regardless of their device type which is false.
The article states 'YouTube TV has made it slightly more flexible and customizable,' but then goes on to say 'you still can't just pick any four cable channels you'd like to have on-screen together, which would be my preference.' This statement implies that the multiview feature is fully customizable when in fact it is limited.
The article states 'If you are watching from your big screen at home, you’ll be able to keep an eye on scores thanks to YouTube's slightly redesigned player layout.' However, this statement fails to mention that device and content restrictions apply for multiview. This implies that all users can access the feature regardless of their location or device type which is false.
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Bias
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The article is biased towards the fact that YouTube TV's multiview feature has rolled out on iOS and iPadOS. The author uses phrases such as 'Google leaving its own crowd out of watching several March Madness games while on the go', which implies a negative bias against Google for not making this feature available to all devices at once.
As ever, YouTube TV notes that device and content restrictions apply for multiview
If you're using an iPhone or iPad, make sure you've updated to the latest version of the YouTube TV app (version 8.11 or later)
YouTube TV subscribers can now watch several programs at once on smaller devices
YouTube TV is now rolling out support for Multiview on the iPhone and iPad
`Multiview'' allows users to watch up to four channels at once, with more customization options than on TVs
Accuracy
YouTube TV subscribers can now use the multiview feature on iPhones and iPads
`Multiview` allows users to watch four different programs simultaneously
✓The focus remains primarily on sports content
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title of the article implies that Multiview is now available on all devices when it's only available on iPhone and iPad. Secondly, the author states that YouTube TV for Android won't have Multiview feature 'for a while', but there is no information provided about how long this will take or if it has been delayed due to any specific reason.
The title of the article implies that Multiview is now available on all devices when it's only available on iPhone and iPad.
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Bias
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The article is biased towards the topic of YouTube TV's Multiview feature. The author mentions that the feature has been available on TVs for a while and now it's coming to mobile devices, but they only mention Android as being set to arrive in 'coming months'. This implies that iOS users are already able to use the feature which is not true. Additionally, the article highlights other features recently added to YouTube TV such as a revamped design for the video player and a new Last Channel Shortcut. These features are also mentioned as only being available on TVs, implying that mobile devices do not have these capabilities.
The feature works from the Home tab, but only works with select games.
YouTube TV has started to roll out its Multiview feature to iPhone and iPad.
Previously exclusive to TVs, iPhone and iPad users can start using this feature right now.
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Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the title implies that Multiview has been rolled out to all devices when it hasn't. Secondly, the author states that Android owners will have to wait a while before they get access to the feature when there is no indication of this in any official statement from Google or YouTube TV.
The title implies that Multiview has been rolled out to all devices when it hasn't.
The author states that Android owners will have to wait a while before they get access to the feature when there is no indication of this in any official statement from Google or YouTube TV.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the feature has been confirmed by Google without providing any evidence or sources. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when they describe March Madness as 'maybe the best time of the year' and use a dichotomous depiction when describing Multiview as previously exclusive to TVs but now available on mobile devices.
The feature has been confirmed by Google
March Madness is maybe the best time of the year
Bias
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The article is biased towards iOS users and against Android users. The author uses language that dehumanizes Android owners by saying they will have to wait a while before getting access to the feature.
> Previously exclusive to TVs, iPhone and iPad users can start using this feature right now. However, Android owners will have to wait a while before they get access to the feature.<br>The company says that it plans on launching the feature on Android in the coming months.
, leaving Android users waiting for the coming months.
thus far, the feature has only been spotted on Apple's iPhone and iPad
it appears that multiview is accessed via the Home tab and only works with a few select games.
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, leaving Android users waiting for the "coming months."The YouTube TV app's version of multiview is quite basic, only providing a set of pre-determined options instead of letting users customize it.YouTube TV picked up "Custom Multiviews" on TVs in February, just in time for March Madness as it supports NCAA basketball games and the NBA League Pass. Users have started noticing multiview appear on YouTube TV's iOS app, leaving Android users twiddling their thumbs.
it appears that multiview is accessed via the "Home" tab and only works with a few "selectǃ games.
A user on Reddit stated that multiviewὤs rollout on mobile comes without its custom builder.
Deception
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that YouTube TV has started rolling out multiview on iOS devices and leaves Android users waiting for months to come. However, this statement is false as there are no mentions of any rollout plans for Android devices in the article.
The author claims that YouTube TV picked up Custom Multiviews on TVs in February, just in time for March Madness and supports NCAA basketball games and NBA League Pass. However, this information is not relevant to the current topic as it does not mention anything about a planned rollout of multiview on mobile devices.
The author states that 'YouTube confirms that it has started rolling out multiview on iOS devices' but fails to mention anything about a planned rollout for Android. This statement is false as there are no mentions of any rollout plans for Android devices in the article.
Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that YouTube has started rolling out multiview on iOS devices. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when describing the limited nature of the feature and how it is disappointing for users who are not able to customize their multiview experience.
YouTube confirms that it has started rolling out multiview on iOS devices
The YouTube TV app's version of multiview is quite basic, only providing a set of pre-determined options instead of letting users customize it.
Bias
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The author has a clear bias towards the topic of YouTube TV and its features. The article is focused on the rollout of multiview on mobile devices, with no mention or discussion about other aspects of YouTube TV. Additionally, the author uses language that portrays Android users as being left behind by not having access to this feature yet.
Curiously, a user commented stating they've received a pop-up in the YouTube TV app on Android detailing mulitview's arrival
The YouTube TV app's version of multiview is quite basic
YouTube has confirmed on Reddit that multiview is rolling out now via version 8.11 of its TV app
YouTube TV subscribers can now use the multiview feature on iPhones and iPads
`Multiview` allows users to watch four different programs simultaneously
∜Top Picks for You⟣ or ⟣Watch in multiview rows will appear when using the YouTube TV app (version 8.11 or later) on an iPhone or iPad during sporting events
YouTube TV has a slightly redesigned player layout for big screens at home that displays scores during pre-selected games only
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✓Top Picks for You✔ or ✕Watch in multiview✕ rows will appear when using the YouTube TV app (version 8.11 or later) on an iPhone or iPad during sporting events
Deception
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Fallacies
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The article contains an appeal to authority by stating that YouTube TV has more than 8 million subscribers. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric when they say 'it works basically the same way it does on a television'. This is not entirely accurate as multiview live on mobile devices only allows for audio from one of the shows to be played at a time, whereas with TVs you can have multiple channels playing simultaneously. The author also uses an informal fallacy by stating that 'we just like to flip all the switches we can'. This is not relevant or necessary information and does not add any value to the article.
The appeal to authority:
Bias
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The article is promoting the new feature of YouTube TV on iPhones and iPads. The author uses language that deifies YouTube TV as if it's a god-like service with no flaws or limitations. They also use phrases like 'more than 100 channels for $73 a month', which implies that this is the best deal out there, when in reality, other streaming services offer more channels at lower prices.
It works basically the same way it does on a television. YouTube TV picks the programs available in multiview,
YouTube TV just pushed multiview live on Apple’s mobile devices
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