

The app is built with HTML5 so you don’t have to worry about Flash Player eating up system resources, and it’s compatible with just about every desktop platform, including Windows 7 or later, Mac OS X 10.9.0 or later, and Ubuntu 14.04 or later. There’s also a simplistic mini player for those who want an uncluttered desktop, and a customizable dark theme that’s easier on the eyes at night. Desktop notifications let you know what’s playing every time a new track begins, and you can specify which audio output device is used from within the media player itself. You can control the app using the media keys on your keyboard, the taskbar media controls on your Windows PC, or if you’re feeling really lazy, with voice commands. It also adds some features that you don’t get on the web. Attard’s desktop client mirrors the web experience perfectly, and gives you greater control over playback. Who likes hunting for the right tab just to pause or skip tracks?įortunately, there is a third-party solution that works wonderfully. But Google doesn’t offer a native desktop app, and using YouTube Music (or Play Music) in a web browser can be a pain. It’s also important that you’re not restricted to certain devices when you’re coughing up $10 a month. It’s great that you can enjoy YouTube Music almost anywhere. Separately, a desktop app for Android Messages has also been launched. The app makes it easier to enjoy Google’s streaming service without having to deal with the fiddly browser experience. Developer Samuel Attard updated the app Monday - just weeks after YouTube Music officially debuted. An unofficial yet popular Google Play Music app for desktop has picked up YouTube Music support.
