One of the most widely used streaming video playback applications currently with devices that use the Google operating system is YouTube for AndroidWell, this development now has a new version that can be safely downloaded and installed on various phones and tablets.
The rollout of the update has begun, but for the moment it is being received directly from very few regions. Play Store. Therefore, it is a good possibility to do the process by hand since the APK is available And, in addition, it is signed by Google, so stability and security are maximum.
The big news in version 10.18 of YouTube for Android affects the user data privacy, specifically regarding history, where new options have been added. An example of this is that it's now very easy to delete it. And the option to pause the acquisition of this information has even been added, so you could say there's an "incognito" mode. This is good news if you don't want third parties to know which videos you've played.
By the way, to access the new options you have to enter the section of Privacy in the Settings menu that appears when you press the button with the three vertical dots icon in the top right corner on YouTube for Android - the web version also includes the new option. Finally, it must be said that as usual, it includes bug fixes and improvements in the stability with Chromecast.
Download and installation
If you want to get the new version of YouTube for Android, you can do it at this link where the corresponding APK is (occupies 10,44 MB). In some fonts the size can be around 10,1 MB, a normal variation depending on the build. Once obtained, you must click on it to begin the process where you should follow the directions on the screen. When everything is finished, you can now enjoy the application on a regular basis.
Other applications for the Google operating system, can be found in this section Android Help, where you will find a good number of them. Here, you can safely locate more than one that is useful to you.
Source: Android Police.
YouTube 10.18.55 Technical Information for Android
- Package: com.google.android.youtube (official identifier that makes it easy to verify the authenticity of the APK).
- Developer: Google Inc. (original signature to ensure integrity and updates).
- Concrete version: 10.18.55; not the most recent, but still valid for compatible devices.
- Compatibility: focused on Android 4.0.3 – 4.0.4 (API 15) and higher versions, ideal for older equipment.
- download size: around 10–10,5 MB depending on the source.
- Permissions: requires around 21 permissions, with several listed as sensitive (e.g., camera, microphone, or storage), common for capture, upload, and playback functions.
- Languages: Available in multiple localizations and regional variations of the app name.
- Valuation : In some repositories it appears with scores close to 3,7/5, based on a small number of reviews.
Changes and improvements in this generation
Apart from the control of the watch history (delete and pause), at this stage of development features that enrich the experience were introduced or started to be deployed: a Activity tab to manage notifications more directly; the gesture of swipe to remove videos from your lists; controls for adjust playback speed; interface tweaks with updated header and logo; a tab Library to access history, purchases, uploads, and lists; a more compact navigation bar; account switching, notifications, and settings from the avatar; and the swipe gesture Double tap to skip forward or back 10 seconds. In-app editing tools were also added and continuous performance improvements, bug fixes, and built-in messages explaining new features as they appear.
Other close versions
For those who need a specific version, there are builds closer to 10.18.55 such as: 10.24.57, 10.21.58, 10.21.57, 10.20.55, 10.19.53, 10.18.55, 10.14.56, 10.11.55, 10.08.53, 10.05.6, 10.03.5, 10.02.3, 6.0.13, 5.17.6, 5.16.4, 5.14.5, 5.13.3, 5.10.1.5, 5.9.4.9, 5.9.0.13, 5.9.0.12, 5.9.0.10, 5.7.41, 5.7.38, 5.6.36, 5.6.35, 5.6.32, 5.5.27, 5.3.32, 5.3.24, 5.3.23, 5.2.27, 5.1.10, 5.0.21, 4.4.11, 4.1.47, 4.1.23, 3.5.5, 2.2.16, XNUMX, XNUMX, XNUMXThis variety helps to optimize the compatibility depending on the hardware and Android version of each device.
With the option to pause history, stability improvements, and downloading in APK signed by Google, this edition of YouTube for Android It offers a perfect balance between privacy, performance, and support for older devices, without sacrificing key features of the service.