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YouTube picture-in-picture (PiP) mode is broken on iPhone, Android

July 19, 2026 ยท ShopJinn AI ยท 1 min read

YouTube’s picture-in-picture feature is currently broken on both iPhone and Android devices, frustrating users worldwide. The feature, which allows viewers to minimize videos into a floating window while using other apps, has stopped working for many users. Google has acknowledged the issue but hasn’t provided a specific timeline for resolution. For Indian tech users who heavily rely on multitasking while watching content, this is particularly inconvenient. Indian YouTube viewers, especially students and professionals who use PiP to watch educational content or stay updated while working, are significantly impacted. The disruption affects both premium YouTube Premium subscribers and free users. Until Google resolves this technical glitch, Indian consumers will need to use alternative workarounds or browser-based solutions to enjoy the multitasking convenience they previously had.

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