YouTube has introduced Premium Lite, a cheaper alternative to YouTube Premium at $7.99/month (vs. $13.99). It offers ad-free viewing on most videos but lacks downloads and background playback. Ads may still appear on music content, Shorts and search results. Currently a pilot in the US, it will soon expand to Germany, Thailand and Australia, with more countries to follow. The move aims to attract users who want fewer ads but don’t need YouTube Music or offline viewing.
Source: GSMArena
