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YouTube Premium is getting a huge price hike in over a dozen countries, sparking user backlash. Some countries are experiencing hikes between 30% and 50% (mas.to)
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YouTube Premium users across the globe are facing significant price hikes as Google increases subscription costs in over a dozen countries. This follows earlier price jumps in various regions, including the United States last summer. The latest increases vary by region, with some countries experiencing hikes between 30% to 50%. For instance, in Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, the Family plan will rise from €18 to €26 starting November, while the individual plan will increase by €2 to €14.

Countries affected by these changes include Ireland, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, UAE, Switzerland, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Colombia, Thailand, Singapore, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, and Denmark. Although most Reddit reports are from European users, the price hikes also impact the Middle East, Colombia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. YouTube had already raised its subscription prices in India by 15–20% in late August.

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[–] spicystraw@lemmy.world 26 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (3 children)

Been paying for years now, got a 50% price hike. Canceled on the spot. I like the creators I follow, but recommendations have sucked for me for several months now anyway.

Any advice for streaming ad free on Chromecast or Samsung tv?

[–] ben_dover@lemmy.ml 13 points 1 month ago

smarttube on tv

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Revanced

[–] Marketsupreme@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Does that work for YouTube on smart TV?

[–] drivepiler@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Unfortunately not

[–] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

The person I was replying to was mentioning a Chromecast so just get something to cast your cellphone to your TV and you're all set

[–] Marketsupreme@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Oh I have revanced but it never works when I cast to my smart tv

[–] viking@infosec.pub 1 points 1 month ago

Smart Tube Next is developed for TV only. Works like a charm.

https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTube

Don't use the .com website with the same name!

[–] J4g2F@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

I'm in the same boat as you and never found anything for Samsung tizen os. Smarttube is android based only and anything streamed to a Chromecast still has ads.

Edit: okay I thought let's search one's more. And there is tizentube did not try it yet but seems promising

[–] spicystraw@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

This is just what I was hoping for. Thank you!