YouTube is looking to improve the viewing experience for the TikTok-like Shorts videos that have been contaminating the app for a couple of years. While it’s now possible to completely hide Shorts ...

YouTube has announced a series of updates to its short-form video platform, YouTube Shorts. Aimed at improving user interaction and tailoring content delivery, these changes are rolling out gradually ...

YouTube Shorts makeover adds 2x speed and a ‘clear screen’ mode, but removes the dislike button June 26, 2026 By Joseph Humphrey View Comments Support our independent tech coverage. Chrome Unboxed is ...

YouTube is rolling out a set of player updates to YouTube Shorts, including the removal of the dislike button, a new distraction-free viewing mode, and playback speed controls, the company announced ...

YouTube is making a few big updates to its Shorts video format, adding many features similar to those you’d find on TikTok. This includes a new ‘Clear Mode’ and a “heart” icon, replacing the thumbs-up ...

YouTube today announced a number of updates to the Shorts player meant to “create a more intuitive Shorts experience.” The first update to the YouTube Shorts player is a “Clear Screen” mode that ...

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YouTube is reportedly testing a new “Clear Screen” option for Shorts. This will remove all on-screen action buttons to make viewing Shorts more immersive and distraction-free. Platforms like Instagram ...

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