Post by Dilip on Nov 14, 2016 7:41:55 GMT 5.5
MUMBAI: Unlocking a library of kids and learning content, YouTube has launched YouTube Kids in India in partnership with leading Indian YouTube kids and learning creators like ChuChuTV, Toonz Animation, Sesame Workshop and Appu Series.
The learning shows are from ChuChuTV and Kids TV, a new season of ‘Cat & Keet’, a popular chase comedy show by Toonz Animation, the Gummy Bear song in Hindi, and a new season of ‘Appu: The Yogic Elephant’. The app will also offer a new guest-curated playlists from educators, celebrities, trusted names and parents in the coming weeks. Designed to offer family-focused content, YouTube Kids offers an option to parents to let their kids explore their imagination and curiosity. Parents and kids can browse channels and playlists in four categories—shows, music, learning and explore. Kids can search for videos of particular interest such as the structure of an atom on Exam Fear Videos, or watch favourites from Little Baby Bum, Galli Galli Sim Sim and Videogyan.
Since its launch in over 20 countries, YouTube Kids has been downloaded tens of millions of times by families who rate it among the top five kids apps. The standalone, family-friendly app makes it easier for children to find videos on topics they want to explore, and is available for free on Google Play and the App Store in India starting today. With its bright and playful design, the app is kid-friendly and makes it easier to find videos like the ‘Little Krishna’ or one of the many popular videos from ChuChuTV. With larger images and bold icons, YouTube Kids is fast and simple for little thumbs to navigate and also offers voice search to let children find videos even if they cannot spell or type. Speaking at the launch, YouTube global head of family and learning Malik Ducard said, “YouTube Kids is our first step in reimagining YouTube for families, an experience that gives you a world of video in your pockets, and a world of possibility and knowledge at your fingertips. India already has a very diverse and rapidly-growing creator base for kids and learning, with content in this category growing 100% year on year.
YouTube Kids comes to India at a great time for millions of Indian families, as it provides children access to content that will enrich their lives and create new opportunities for learning. It also provides the perfect platform to showcase India’s incredibly vibrant, growing community of content creators, from animation studios to edutubers.” ChuChuTV CEO Vinoth Chandar said, “Finally, our wish as a creator and as a parent has come true. As a kids creator, we always wanted a separate kids app from YouTube because of the huge consumption by kids. As a parent, we always wanted a friendly digital space for our little ones to consume high-quality content.
We are so excited about the launch of the YouTube Kids app, and I am sure this is a blessing for all parents. As a creator, ChuChuTV has huge content plans for YouTube Kids. Good Luck to YouTube Kids!” Parental control features of the YouTube Kids app: Search settings: Automated prompt allows parents to make a choice about how broadly they want their child to explore. Timer: The app can be the bad guy with a built-in timer that lets parents limit kids’ screen time. Sound settings: Parents have an option to turn off background music and sound effects, so kids can keep watching while parents catch a breath. Passcode and restricting certain content: Parents have the ability to set their own passcode and to access settings and other parental information in the app. YouTube Kids on the big screen: YouTube Kids can also be watched on the big screen using Chromecast, Apple TV, game consoles or a smart TV.
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The learning shows are from ChuChuTV and Kids TV, a new season of ‘Cat & Keet’, a popular chase comedy show by Toonz Animation, the Gummy Bear song in Hindi, and a new season of ‘Appu: The Yogic Elephant’. The app will also offer a new guest-curated playlists from educators, celebrities, trusted names and parents in the coming weeks. Designed to offer family-focused content, YouTube Kids offers an option to parents to let their kids explore their imagination and curiosity. Parents and kids can browse channels and playlists in four categories—shows, music, learning and explore. Kids can search for videos of particular interest such as the structure of an atom on Exam Fear Videos, or watch favourites from Little Baby Bum, Galli Galli Sim Sim and Videogyan.
Since its launch in over 20 countries, YouTube Kids has been downloaded tens of millions of times by families who rate it among the top five kids apps. The standalone, family-friendly app makes it easier for children to find videos on topics they want to explore, and is available for free on Google Play and the App Store in India starting today. With its bright and playful design, the app is kid-friendly and makes it easier to find videos like the ‘Little Krishna’ or one of the many popular videos from ChuChuTV. With larger images and bold icons, YouTube Kids is fast and simple for little thumbs to navigate and also offers voice search to let children find videos even if they cannot spell or type. Speaking at the launch, YouTube global head of family and learning Malik Ducard said, “YouTube Kids is our first step in reimagining YouTube for families, an experience that gives you a world of video in your pockets, and a world of possibility and knowledge at your fingertips. India already has a very diverse and rapidly-growing creator base for kids and learning, with content in this category growing 100% year on year.
YouTube Kids comes to India at a great time for millions of Indian families, as it provides children access to content that will enrich their lives and create new opportunities for learning. It also provides the perfect platform to showcase India’s incredibly vibrant, growing community of content creators, from animation studios to edutubers.” ChuChuTV CEO Vinoth Chandar said, “Finally, our wish as a creator and as a parent has come true. As a kids creator, we always wanted a separate kids app from YouTube because of the huge consumption by kids. As a parent, we always wanted a friendly digital space for our little ones to consume high-quality content.
We are so excited about the launch of the YouTube Kids app, and I am sure this is a blessing for all parents. As a creator, ChuChuTV has huge content plans for YouTube Kids. Good Luck to YouTube Kids!” Parental control features of the YouTube Kids app: Search settings: Automated prompt allows parents to make a choice about how broadly they want their child to explore. Timer: The app can be the bad guy with a built-in timer that lets parents limit kids’ screen time. Sound settings: Parents have an option to turn off background music and sound effects, so kids can keep watching while parents catch a breath. Passcode and restricting certain content: Parents have the ability to set their own passcode and to access settings and other parental information in the app. YouTube Kids on the big screen: YouTube Kids can also be watched on the big screen using Chromecast, Apple TV, game consoles or a smart TV.
Read more at: www.televisionpost.com/technology/youtube-kids-app-launched-in-india/ | TelevisionPost.com