Dev Tools · 2h ago
YouTube Shorts adds 2x playback speed option
YouTube is rolling out a feature that lets viewers watch Shorts at double speed. The update aims to give users more control over short-form video consumption. The feature is available globally on mobile and desktop.
Meridian48 take
A minor UX tweak that signals YouTube's ongoing effort to compete with TikTok's engagement metrics.
Read the full reporting
YouTube Shorts are getting even shorter with an update that lets you double the playback speed →
TechCrunch
youtube-shortsplayback-speed