YouTube videos can now adapt to the shape of the browser around them, thus removing the need for black bars next to vertical videos.
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TikTok’s new For You Page is on your desktop
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YouTube Makes Vertical Videos Look Better In Desktop Browsers
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YouTube’s Messenger Feature, Previously Limited To Mobile, Has Been Spotted On Desktops
The YouTube messenger feature, which rolled out on mobile devices last year, has now been spotted on the desktop version of the video site.
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YouTube Rolls Out ‘Breaking News’ Feed On Desktop Site And Mobile Apps
Format-wise, ‘Breaking News’ sees region-specific videos displayed in a scrolling, horizontal carousel -- just like other sections on YouTube’s homepage.
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