YouTube has announced several updates to its platform, enhancing the experience for both creators and viewers. These changes focus on Shorts customization, content creation tools, and user interface improvements.
New Option to Reduce Shorts in Home Feed
YouTube is addressing user feedback regarding the prevalence of Shorts in their home feed:
- New option to temporarily show fewer Shorts
- Accessible via the three-dot menu next to any Shorts grid
- Aims to allow users to customize their YouTube experience
- Not expected to significantly impact creators, as it targets users who infrequently watch Shorts
Introduction of Shorts Templates for Easier Creation
To streamline Shorts creation, YouTube is launching templates:
- Allows creators to recreate or repurpose existing videos
- Expands beyond single-element remixing (e.g., song, video, or effect)
- Creators can replicate attributes from any watched video
- Includes inherited elements like audio, segment timing, and text
- Available to all creators in the coming weeks
YouTube Studio Mobile App Now Supports Landscape View
YouTube Studio mobile app now supports landscape orientation:
- Available on both Android and iOS devices
- Caters to users who prefer horizontal screen usage
"Notify Me" Option for Shorts Music Previews
Enhancing the Shorts music preview feature:
- New "Notify me" option for unreleased music snippets
- Creators can opt in for notifications when full-length releases are available on YouTube
Clarification on Shorts Thumbnail Editing
YouTube addressed user concerns about editing Shorts thumbnails on mobile:
- Reminder to use the main YouTube app, not the Studio app, for this feature
These updates demonstrate YouTube's ongoing efforts to improve its platform for both content creators and viewers, with a particular focus on enhancing the Shorts experience and providing more versatile creation tools.
