YouTube TV Rolls Out Live Guide Redesign on Android, iOS

YouTube TV Live Guide redesign rolls out on Android and iOS with smarter navigation and richer info.
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YouTube TV Rolls Out Live Guide Redesign on Android, iOS
YouTube TV Just Made Live TV Easier to Navigate—Here’s How If you’ve opened the YouTube TV app recently and noticed a sleeker, more intuitive layout for live programming, you’re not imagining things. The YouTube TV Live Guide redesign is now rolling out widely to both Android and iOS users as of January 2026. This update brings mobile in line with the TV interface launched in 2023, offering faster access to what’s on now—and what’s coming up next. For cord-cutters who rely on YouTube TV for real-time viewing, this change significantly improves usability without overwhelming users with clutter. Credit: Google A Familiar Layout, Now Optimized for Your Phone The previous mobile Live tab was minimalistic: a vertical list of channels with a small preview window at the top. While clean, it lacked depth—users couldn’t easily see upcoming shows or jump between time slots. The new YouTube TV Live Guide redesign flips that approach. Channel logos now align along the left edge, mirroring the TV expe…