# YouTube Shorts just borrowed more of TikTok's best tricks

> What you need to know - YouTube Shorts is getting a major usability upgrade with 2x playback, a clutter-free viewing mode, improved recommendation controls, and a redesigned Like button.

- **Source:** [Androidcentral](https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/youtube/youtube-shorts-just-borrowed-more-of-tiktoks-best-tricks?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bbf11254f0da55deb562a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #shorts #screen #youtube #borrowed #clutter #mode #tiktok #tricks
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a4bbf11254f0da55deb562a

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