YouTube and other major platforms prepare to support AV2 video
AV2 is the successor to AV1, and YouTube support could arrive as early as 2027, according to Android Authority. Neowin reports that Meta, Google Chrome, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are also preparing to support the format, extending the planned adoption beyond Google's video platform.
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