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NewTube YouTube client for Android gains attention

Original: NewTube A YouTube client for Android phones and tablets built on SmartTube. • Optional sign-in without microG, GmsCore o

NewTube, an open-source YouTube client for Android phones and tablets built on SmartTube, is being discussed for its privacy-friendly feature set. It offers optional sign-in without microG, GmsCore or root, background playback, picture-in-picture, offline downloads up to 1080p or audio only, plus SponsorBlock, DeArrow and Return YouTube Dislike integration, with no analytics or crash reporting.

Why now: Open-source alternatives to official YouTube apps are drawing interest as users seek ad-free, privacy-respecting viewing options.

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• NewTube A YouTube client for Android phones and tablets built on SmartTube. • Optional sign-in without microG, GmsCore or root • Background play, PiP & mini-player • Offline videos up to 1080p or audio only • SponsorBlock, DeArrow & Return YouTube Dislike • No analytics, crash… · foss_android@mstdn.social · 8

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