YouTube Announces Music App, Ad-Free Subscription Service

YouTube made big news yesterday when they announced a new subscription service that would eliminate advertisements. But, of course, there's a catch.

The new service, called YouTube Red, will offer commercial-free access for $9.99 a month starting October 28th. It will initially only be available in the United States, with plans to roll out worldwide in 2016.

YouTube Red will also let subscribers save videos to watch later on their computers or smartphones, even when they lack internet connection.

Of course, don't fret if you have no interest in paying to watch crazy cat videos. The traditional YouTube site backed by those wonderful pre-roll commercials will remain available and free.

YouTube also announced a new YouTube music app. It will launch at an unspecified date later this year and it will function much like a streaming platform, with organized channels that provides videos of each artist.

YouTube Music will also carry an audio-only function aimed at the many users who just want to rock out to their favorite tunes while driving or exercising.

YouTube Music will be free with commercials.