YouTube Adds Poll Stickers for Shorts: Creators Can Now Gather Real-Time Feedback from Their Communities
YouTube has added Poll Stickers for Shorts.
YouTube Tests a More Prominent ‘Save’ Button While Deprioritizing the ‘Dislike’ Button
YouTube is testing a more prominent 'Save' button for Shorts with a small group of mobile viewers.
YouTube Announces Updates for Shorts Including Longer Shorts, Templates & Comments In The Shorts Feed
YouTube announced a batch of updates for Shorts, its short-form video experience. These updates include longer Shorts, a streamlined player, templates, and more.
YouTube Rolls Out New Tools for Customizing Shorts Thumbnails
YouTube has rolled out updates for customizing Shorts thumbnails.
YouTube Experiments With Displaying Long-Form Videos In the Shorts Feed
YouTube is experimenting with new content discovery experiences on the Watch Page and in Shorts. Viewers in this test may encounter various video formats in different experiences, such as long-form videos appearing in the Shorts feed or new feeds dedicated to long-form content.
YouTube Adds 'New' Labels to Recently Uploaded Shorts in Search Results
YouTube has started adding ‘New’ labels to Shorts that have recently been uploaded. When searching for content, some Shorts may display a small label at the top left with the word 'New' in white text on a black background.
YouTube Allows Creators to Save Audio Directly From the Shorts Feed
YouTube has rolled out the ability for creators to save music directly from the Shorts feed.
YouTube to Expand Thumbnail Customization Options for Shorts
YouTube is set to introduce new features for Shorts thumbnails this year, including the ability to edit thumbnails post-upload and add text and filters.
YouTube Announces New Tools for Creating Shorts
YouTube announced several new tools for Shorts, which Rene Ritchie, YouTube's Creator Liaison, and Johanna Voolich, YouTube’s Chief Product Officer, discussed in more detail during a sit-down.
YouTube Experiments with Full-Screen Vertical Live Streaming
YouTube is currently experimenting with full-screen vertical live streaming on mobile devices, a feature that was previously previewed.
YouTube Introduces New Audience Overlap Card in YouTube Analytics
YouTube has introduced a new Audience Overlap card in YouTube Analytics.
YouTube to Discontinue Stories, but Expands Access to Community Posts
YouTube will be discontinuing Stories on June 26th, citing Community Posts and Shorts as viable alternatives.