Google has announced YouTube Go, a new app designed to broaden the accessibility of the video-sharing service. Designed and developed with Indian users in mind, who will be able to test the app first before a broader rollout, YouTube Go is relatable, with video recommendations. The app is designed to be offline first and work even when there’s low or no connectivity. It’s also cost-effective, providing transparency and reducing data usage. And finally, it’s a social experience, connecting you with the people and content you care about.

The new preview function shows you what to expect before choosing to save or play the video, and in which resolution. You can also share videos to friends nearby, without using up any data. Here are some of YouTube Go’s most notable features:

• Find and discover relatable videos right on the home screen: YouTube Go homescreen features trending and popular videos in your area.
• Preview videos before you save or watch: On YouTube Go when you tap on a thumbnail, it’ll trigger a quick preview of the video, giving you a better sense of what the video is about before you decide to save or play it.
• Choose your resolution when saving or streaming videos: Whether you’d like to save a video for offline viewing later, or stream it now, you can see and choose the amount of data you’d like to spend on that video.
• Share videos with friends nearby: Share videos with friends and family nearby without using any data. You can send and receive videos instantly and offline with others using the YouTube Go app.

Google will gradually roll out YouTube Go to more and more people over the next few months, getting their feedback and improving the product before launching it widely early next year.