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YouTube Shorts adds Clear Screen mode, 2x playback, drops dislike
YouTube is rolling out a Clear Screen mode and 2x playback speed for Shorts, while removing the dislike button from the player. The changes aim to simplify the interface and improve user control over video playback. The updates are rolling out globally on Android and iOS.
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The removal of the dislike button continues YouTube's trend of reducing negative feedback signals, which may limit viewer input on content quality.
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