YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed
YouTube is rolling out several updates to its Shorts platform, including 2x playback speed, a 'clear screen' mode, and a heart icon for likes. The platform is also removing the dislike button to foster a more positive environment for creators and viewers.
Why it matters
As YouTube Shorts reaches massive viewership numbers, these UI/UX changes reflect the platform's effort to optimize content consumption and user interaction.
YouTube is rolling out a series of changes to Shorts, including a new method that lets users shrink the duration of short form videos.
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