YouTube has introduced a new video playback quality option for Shorts. This feature allows users to enhance their viewing experience by selecting the "Data Saver" or "Higher Picture Quality" options or leaving it on auto-detection, which adjusts playback based on connectivity. The chosen setting will remain active until a new selection is made or upon exiting the Shorts player.
In addition, YouTube is also exploring new methods to enhance viewer interaction during live streams using Super Chat. The platform will experiment with a "Reply" button and the ability to like Super Chats, providing viewers with more ways to engage with the community during a stream.
To commemorate Minecraft's 15th anniversary, YouTube has also introduced a new Minecraft effect for Shorts. This effect places the user in the game, offering a unique and fun way to celebrate the game. While it doesn't allow actual interaction with the game elements, it hints at the potential for a more immersive Minecraft VR experience.
