New! Big Shorts Update, Music in Image Posts, Account Status & Video States

Summary

Key Points

• —YouTube Shorts now features a new clear screen mode that temporarily hides all icons and text for a less cluttered viewing experience. 0:33
• —The thumbs-up icon on Shorts is being replaced with a heart icon, and the dislike button is retired in favor of more specific feedback options like 'not interested' or 'don't recommend this channel'. 0:43
• —Viewers can now watch Shorts at 2x playback speed, allowing for quicker information consumption or faster rewatching of favorite moments. 1:38
• —A new mute button has been added to Shorts, providing a quick way to silence videos when volume is not an option. 1:46
• —Creators can now use YouTube's library of licensed and popular music for image and carousel posts within the Shorts feed, expanding creative possibilities. 1:54
• —Text overlays can be directly added onto images in carousel posts, making it easier for viewers to follow along as they swipe through. 2:31
• —The YouTube Studio mobile app introduces 'Account Status,' a new centralized hub for creators to easily monitor their channel's health, including copyright strikes and monetization eligibility. 2:43
• —The YouTube Studio content tab is streamlined with a new 'Notices' column, providing clear, organized alerts about video status and potential issues with direct prompts for resolution. 3:17
• —The 'Visibility' column in YouTube Studio now exclusively displays chosen statuses like 'members-only' or 'public,' allowing creators to quickly verify their intended content reach. 3:48
• —A dedicated 'Estimated Revenue' column has been added to the YouTube Studio content tab, offering creators a clear view of earnings for each video. 3:52