https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-updates-shorts-to-make-it-even-more-like-tiktokContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-updates-shorts-to-make-it-even-more-like-tiktokhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/youtube-updates-shorts-to-make-it-even-more-like-tiktok#u21036Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:40:50 +0000YouTube is rolling out a series of updates to the Shorts viewing experience. These changes include new playback controls and a revised engagement system. The updates move the platform closer to the functionality of TikTok.What's confirmed:YouTube Shorts now includes a 2x playback speed option.A Clear Screen mode has been added to the Shorts player.The dislike button has been removed from YouTube Shorts.A heart icon has been introduced as a reaction option.Still unconfirmed:YouTube is expanding Shorts with new AI-powered creator tools and search improvements.The update includes a mute feature a