What you need to know
- YouTube Shorts is getting a major usability upgrade with 2x playback, a clutter-free viewing mode, improved recommendation controls, and a redesigned Like button.
- You can now speed through Shorts at 2x by holding either side of the screen, making it easier to skip slower content without leaving the video.
- A new Clear screen mode hides on-screen clutter with a single tap, giving videos a cleaner, more immersive viewing experience.
