Would you accept the Search button being moved to the bottom of the screen if in exchange for faster and more convenient operations every day?
YouTube Music is rolling out a notable interface change, focusing on the one-handed experience. The biggest change is that the Search bar, which was originally located in the upper right corner, has now been moved to the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
This is a small change in design but has a huge impact on the actual experience, especially on smartphones with large screens of 6.5 inches or more.
Users no longer have to reach up to the top corner of the screen to find their favorite song, artist or playlist.
Instead, just tap the Search icon in the bottom navigation bar to start searching immediately.
️ Illustration of the new interface
What has changed?
Category Old interface New interface
Search button Upper right corner Lower navigation bar
One-handed operation More difficult Easier
Search access speed 2 steps 1 step
Suitable for large screens Average Very good
Why did Google make this change?
UX studies over the years have shown that the easiest to touch area on a smartphone is at the bottom of the screen.
As phones get bigger, placing important functions like Search in the upper corner forces users to change their holding position or use two hands.
YouTube Music has followed the trend being adopted by many major applications.
Someapplication has gone ahead
Application Location Search
Instagram Bottom bar
TikTok Bottom bar
Spotify Bottombar
New YouTube Music Bottom Bar
This makes the interface more consistent with modern usage habits.
What benefits do users get?
Find songs faster
Easy operation with one hand
Convenient on the go
Reduce the number of screen touches
Suitable for large screen phones
Are there any downsides?
Some long-time users may take some time to get used to.
Because you've been used to clicking on the corner of the screen for many years, changing the location of the Search button may feel strange at first.
However, according to experience from Google's previous interface updates, most users usually adapt quite quickly after a few days of use.
Quick review
Evaluation Criteria
Convenience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Use one hand ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Access speed ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Time to get acquainted ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Overall ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is one of the small changes that brings the biggest impact to the daily experience. In the context of increasingly large phones, bringing the Search button down to an easily accessible finger area is a reasonable direction and will likely become the new standard in entertainment applications.
Do you prefer the old YouTube Music interface or the new one with the search bar at the bottom of the screen?
#YouTubeMusic #Google #Android #iPhone #Spotify #TikTok #Instagram #Interface Design #UX #UI #Technology #Technology News #Cool Apps #Smartphone #AndroidHeadline #Technology Trends
