YouTube has announced a set of updates for Shorts that aim to make the short-form video experience cleaner and more intuitive. The changes include a new distraction-free viewing mode, faster playback ...

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 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 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 ...

Clear Screen and 2x Speed Transform Viewing Experience These interface changes are further illustrated by how Clear Screen mode and faster playback affect viewing habits. Clear Screen mode transforms ...

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