8. YouTube listens Some of the recent changes: - Streamlined look and functionality -- the video is the star - New "next up" video list: YT gets smarter about queuing up other videos for the user to watch taking into consideration how the latter found a video. - Description and stats areas united - Cleaned up actions bar - Simplified binary ratings: YT moved towards a simpler "Like / Don't Like" model. - New player sizing and video quality controls - Search results within the page - More prominent channel/subscriber placement Source Youtube blog