YouTube Tamba: Code Hints at Social App With DMs
YouTube could be exploring a separate social app with more ways for users to connect.
Android Authority found code and branding in YouTube’s Android app, version 21.44.534, pointing to an experimental experience called Tamba. References suggest followers, direct messages, and group chats, but do not confirm whether it will become a publicly available app.
The code also includes a separate package name, “com.google.android.youtube.sandbox,” and dedicated client identifiers for Android and iOS, suggesting possible development for both platforms. The branding features a scribble-style logo with a play button cut out of its center, paired with dozens of hand-drawn icons for features like chat, camera, and content creation. The hand-drawn styling differs from the icons in YouTube’s main app.
How Tamba might work
Based on code strings reviewed by Android Authority, Tamba could support follow requests and approvals, which may indicate private-profile controls. Users could send photos, videos, and voice...
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