YouTube updates Shorts to make it even more like TikTok

YouTube is leaning harder into TikTok territory. The platform is rolling out new Shorts features including a 'clear screen' mode that hides all interface icons and text during playback, plus it's replacing the thumbs-up button with a heart icon. According to The Verge, these changes reflect YouTube's effort to make Shorts feel as intuitive and distraction-free as TikTok.

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