TL;DRYouTube Shorts is getting a new clear screen mode that hides on-screen buttons and text, making videos less cluttered and easier to watch.Viewers can now watch Shorts twice as fast, helping them get through longer videos, tutorials, and demos more quickly.YouTube is also updating Shorts controls with tap-to-pause, quick mute options, a new heart icon, and more direct recommendation tools like “Not Interested” and “Don’t recommend this channel.”A lot can happen in a YouTube Short — you might learn a recipe, pick up a tech tip, or watch someone recap an entire movie in under a minute. The problem is that the app itself can sometimes get in the way of the video. YouTube’s latest Shorts features are designed to address exactly that: make the viewing experience a little cleaner and a little faster.That effort starts with what is arguably the most useful addition: clear screen mode. If you’ve ever felt that Shorts can be a little too busy, with captions, buttons, profile icons, and other controls competing for attention, this feature should help. It temporarily hides the interface, leaving the video front and center. It’s a simple change, but one that makes a lot of sense, especially for videos that pack every inch of the screen with information.