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Microsoft will fix YouTube audio issues on Chromium browsers
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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It’s no secret thatChromium-based browsers are becoming very popular among users, especially because of the open-source nature of the engine.
However, this doesn’t mean that the system is flawless, one perfect example being the fact that manyYouTubeusers have reported audio issues whenever they watch videos through them.
Google and Microsoft have confirmed that they’re working together on fixing audio issues and providing enhancements for Chromium-based browsers, but not just for their own Microsoft Edge, but also Google Chrome.
YouTube complaints regarding the audio have been on the rise
Googlerevealedthat there has been a significant rise in complaints onYouTuberegarding a variety of issues, and after looking over all of them, they’ve narrowed down the issue to 3 probable causes:
Microsoft and YouTube will collaborate to fix the audio issue
The most feasible culprit for the Chromium-YouTubeissues seems to be the drivers as both Microsoft’s native and third-party drivers have been known to cause issues withYouTubeaudio.
Besides, using devices such as HDMI monitors with independent volume, USB sound cards and others of the sort do nothing but further worsen the issue.
As such, both Microsoft and Googlewill start collaboratingin order to test out the various compatibilities between drivers and the Chromium browser.
They had this to say in aChromium commit code:
This adds getters/setters as well as notifications for the status of the application-level volume for Chromium
They went further, adding the following:
This allows Chromium-based browsers to develop solutions for user pain points that arise from having muted Chromium or having lowered its volume from system menus, then forgetting about the changes. Also, when other applications make these changes and Chromium UI does not reflect it
Unfortunately, everything is in mere testing phase, and there is no definitive roadmap as to when these changes will hit live, and therefore become available to the common user.
Have you been experiencing issues with YouTube’s audio? If so, let us know if you’re excited about these two developers joining their resources to fix the issue.
If you want to learn more about the latest developments in the tech world, let us know by leaving us a message in the comments section below.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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