Dev Tools · 2h ago
YouTube Shorts Gets Full-Screen Mode, New Editing Tools
YouTube is rolling out a full-screen mode for Shorts, along with new editing features like text-to-speech and auto-captions. The update also includes a 'Remix' option for longer videos and improved analytics for creators. These changes aim to boost Shorts' competitiveness against TikTok and Instagram Reels.
Meridian48 take
These incremental updates are necessary to keep Shorts competitive, but they don't fundamentally change the platform's standing against TikTok's entrenched user base.
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