YouTube Kids launches in Australia so kids can watch 'Play School' on repeat

Australian parents worried their kids are stumbling across inappropriate content on YouTube, or just watching entirely too many Justin Bieber videos, now have a solution.

The YouTube Kids app launched in Australia this week for iOS and Android devices. Serving up content that has been pre-screened and deemed age-appropriate for little ones, the app is now available for free download from Google Play or the Apple App Store.

Kicking off in the U.S. in February, the app has been downloaded more than 10 million times globally, Malik Ducard, global head of family and learning at YouTube, said in a statement. All content on the app is grouped into four categories, "Shows," "Music," "Learning," and "Explore," and franchise material is mixed with kid-friendly videos made by YouTube's own content creators. Read more...