Modern YouTube is bloated. Background data sync, YouTube Music integration, live chat, and shopping features consume resources. Version 2.02.08 was just a video player with comments and subscriptions. For users who only want to watch a tutorial or listen to music without distractions, this "dumb" version is appealing.
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