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# Shorts

YouTube is making it harder to earn money on YouTube

Starting February 1st, 2027, creators who want to monetize their channel through YouTube’s Partner Program (YPP) will need at least 1,000 subscribers and either 8,000 qualified watch hours over the past year, or 20…

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Android Authority ·6 days ago

YouTube is auto-launching Shorts, and users aren't happy

YouTube is auto-launching Shorts, and users aren't happy Aug 10, 2026 — 6:02 AM ET - YouTube is increasing its push for Shorts by auto-launching them when people start the app.

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Engadget ·11 days ago

Disney partners with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts to Disney+ - Engadget

Disney partners with TikTok to bring fan-made shorts to Disney+ Creators will be granted access to a deep library of Disney assets to use in their videos.

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Digital Trends ·last mo.

I spend hours on YouTube Shorts, and these are the features I now can’t live without

I’m an avid YouTube Shorts viewer. Don’t get me wrong — I’m not proud of it. But the doomscrolling habit has firmly taken hold, and at this point, I’m not sure there’s any way out.

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Androidcentral ·last mo.

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.

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Android Authority ·last mo.

YouTube Shorts just fixed some of its biggest annoyances

YouTube Shorts just fixed some of its biggest annoyances 31 minutes ago - YouTube Shorts is getting a new clear screen mode that hides on-screen buttons and text, making videos less cluttered and easier to watch.

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9to5Google ·last mo.

YouTube Shorts player adding Clear Screen mode & 2x playback, removes dislike

YouTube today announced a number of updates to the Shorts player meant to “create a more intuitive Shorts experience.

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TechRadar ·4 mo. ago

YouTube watchers praise ‘awesome’ new option to disable annoying Shorts — here’s how to do it

A new time limit option on YouTube Shorts allows users to effectively remove the feature entirely The new zero-minute timer stops Shorts from showing up on users' home feeds It hasn't rolled out to all users yet, but…