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YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok

The Verge 25 June 2026 23m ago
YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok
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YouTube 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. In a blog post on Thursday, 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 […]
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