YouTube Shorts are finally coming to iPads and Android tablets
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Social media apps borrow features from each other all the time to keep up with the trends. Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube have been adding new features that have similar functionalities for a long time, something that has become very common in the last couple of years for many other industries.
Introduced back in 2020, Shorts, YouTube’s take on TikTok’s short-form videos, have amassed five trillion total views as of January 2022. The number includes all platforms where YouTube Shorts are available such as Android phones and laptops but does not include tablets, which don’t support the feature.
However, YouTube fans will be happy to know that Shorts will soon be coming to Android and iOS tablets. Although they won’t be available on both platforms at the same time, at least we know YouTube plans to make them available on tablets too sooner rather than later.
According to YouTube, the Shorts option should be rolled out on YouTube’s apps for Android and iOS tablets “in the coming weeks.” Once the new feature will go live, tablet users should see a Shorts tab within the YouTube app. More details about how to create a Short using a song from YouTube’s library are available on the support page.
Questions & Answers
Q.When were YouTube Shorts first introduced and what is their total view count?
When were YouTube Shorts first introduced and what is their total view count?
YouTube Shorts were introduced in 2020. As of January 2022, they had accumulated five trillion total views across all platforms where they were available, including Android phones and laptops, but not tablets at that time.
Q.Which specific platforms will YouTube Shorts be expanding to, and when can users expect this feature?
Which specific platforms will YouTube Shorts be expanding to, and when can users expect this feature?
YouTube Shorts will be expanding to both Android and iOS tablets. YouTube states that the Shorts option should be rolled out on its apps for these tablets "in the coming weeks," though they won't be available on both platforms simultaneously.
Q.How will tablet users access the new Shorts feature once it becomes available on their devices?
How will tablet users access the new Shorts feature once it becomes available on their devices?
Once the new feature goes live on tablets, users should see a dedicated Shorts tab integrated directly within the YouTube app. This will allow them to easily access the short-form video content.