# Smart TV Live-Streaming Apps Google Released 'Mosaic Mode' for YouTube TV Viewers By Colin Smith | Published 2022-08-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mosaic-mode References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/23/23317835/youtube-tv-four-channels-live-streams-simultaneously-shorts-smart-tv-music) & [tv.youtube](https://tv.youtube.com/welcome/) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1080p-enhanced) announced the availability of a new feature for its [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-tv-1) TV application on smart TVs titled 'Mosaic Mode.' Mosaic Mode is a new organizational feature that allows viewers to simultaneously watch up to four pieces of content at a time. While this may seem excessive for watching typical YouTube videos or YouTube Shorts, this feature has a number of convenient use cases. One of the most important use cases is the ability to simultaneously watch up to [four live streams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xfinity-multiview). This means users can view, for example, four different perspectives of a competitive esports match, or four different angles of a traditional sports match, simultaneously. Another use case for Mosaic Mode is the ability to have several tutorials open at a time, which can help users navigate complex tasks without having to constantly switch between videos. Image Credit: Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Live-streaming Apps:** Opportunity for the development of new organizational features in live-streaming apps to enhance viewer experience. - **Multitasking Video Viewing:** Opportunity for the integration of multitasking features in video streaming services to enhance user experience. - **Integrated Tutorials:** Opportunity for the integration of tutorial videos in streaming services to provide a comprehensive learning experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Entertainment industry can utilize smart TV apps to enhance viewer experience through new organizational features such as Mosaic Mode. - **Sports:** Sports industry can utilize live-streaming apps and Mosaic Mode to offer viewers multiple perspectives of competitive sports matches. - **Education:** Education industry can utilize video streaming services and multitasking features to provide a comprehensive learning experience for students. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multiview Streaming Platform Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-tv-1.md) - [Enhanced Video Streaming Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1080p-enhanced.md) - [Multi-Service Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-3.md) - [App-Backed Streaming Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primetime-channels.md) - [Multi-Camera Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-switcher-mobile-app.md) - [TV Streaming App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-tv-plus-app.md) - [Social Media TV Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiktok-tv.md) - [Livestream Shopping](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandcast.md) - [Multi-Camera Live Streaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-3.md)