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Google is extending several YouTube Premium "power-user" features to more devices. Faster playback speeds, automatic Shorts downloads, picture-in-picture for Shorts, and the Jump Ahead feature are now accessible on a wider range of platforms. Additionally, high-quality 256kbps audio is now available not only in the YouTube Music app but also within the main YouTube apps on Android and iOS, enhancing the subscriber experience across various devices.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.