YouTube Shorts is an Android video-sharing platform that is now a complete part of YouTube application. This segment of the official utility allows users to view and post short-form content.
About
YouTube Shorts has similar functionality as the original service, but the format is quite different. First, here you may post and watch videos that have 60 seconds length limitations. And secondly, you can proceed to new recommended videos by swiping the screen up and down. In general, this platform is a YouTube alternative to TikTok.
To find this segment of the app, you have to open the Shorts tab. Keep in mind that the content is recommended to you depending on your preferences, subscriptions, and other individual parameters.
Usability
This platform is quite easy and intuitive to navigate. All you have to do is swipe the videos up or down. In addition, you can leave likes, dislikes, and comments.
There is a share button that allows you to copy the link to the video as well as send one via messengers, social platforms, and other apps.
The three-dot menu in the lower right part of the screen provides access to a video description and captions. There are features to report the content, send feedback, and disable recommendations for certain channels.
Create
To add a new post, you have to tap the camera icon in the top right corner of the screen.
There are numerous tools and functions for creators. For example, you may select the speed of the video, swap to the front camera, and pick a filter.
Features
- a built-in video-sharing platform from YouTube;
- here you can watch and post short-form content;
- the clips are recommended to you depending on your preferences;
- using and downloading the app is free;
- compatible with current Android versions.
