YouTube Updates Mobile App to Allow Timestamped Video Sharing, Discontinues Clips Feature

YouTube has updated its mobile app to allow users to share videos from specific timestamps, enhancing the ability to direct others to specific parts of a video. However, this update replaces the Clips feature, which allowed users to create and share short video clips. The change reflects YouTube's shift towards third-party tools for advanced clipping features.

By Jay Peters · The Verge · April 16, 2026, 23:32 UTC

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Topics: Clips Feature Mobile App Timestamped Sharing YouTube

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