YouTube adds TikTok-like clear screen mode and 2x speed to Shorts
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Emma Roth
Summary
YouTube is rolling out several TikTok-inspired updates to its Shorts platform, including a "clear screen" mode that removes icons and text from videos, replacing the thumbs-up button with a heart icon, and introducing 2x speed playback options. Users can speed up videos by holding the edge of the screen or lock 2x speed by pressing the player and swiping down. The changes reflect YouTube's continued efforts to compete with TikTok's short-form video dominance.
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· 3 pulledYouTube is adding even more TikTok-like features to Shorts, including a new 'clear screen' mode that removes the icons and text from the video you're watching.
YouTube says it's also replacing the 'thumbs-up' button with a 'heart' icon, and is introducing a new option that lets you watch Shorts at 2x speed.
You can speed up a video by holding down the edge of your screen and lifting your finger when you want it to return to normal speed.
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