Matthew was the Apps and Games Editor at Android Police until 2025. YouTube Music's Top Listener badge bug showing double listings can affect both Android and iOS users. To check if you have the bug, ...

YouTube is testing a new leaderboard feature for livestreams that rewards viewers with points for engagement. Top-ranking viewers on the leaderboard will receive a badge next to their name in the ...

YouTube is awarding badges to Premium subscribers based on usage. The badges don’t appear to have any benefits but give you some valuable insight into your usage of the service. They also educate ...

YouTube has reversed its controversial decision to yank verified badges from a number of high-profile streamers and YouTubers. YouTube is always under fire for something, but this time the video titan ...

Chethan is a reporter at Android Police, focusing on the news coverage for the site. He has covered tech for over a decade for multiple publications, including Times Internet, Guiding Tech, Android ...

The addition of the badge system was first noticed by a user who received a card in their Home feed congratulating them on earning a new badge. When clicked, the card opened a fullscreen page with an ...

YouTube is changing its verification program, including updating the look and the eligibility requirements, the company announced today. The way it works now is verified channels have checkmarks ...

For some reason, YouTube now lets Premium subscribers earn badges that are based on usage. There does not appear to be any benefits to collecting them. I first noticed this addition when a card in the ...