Some YouTube users are finding it more difficult to skip ads, with reports on Reddit indicating that they no longer see the countdown before skipping ads as usual. Additionally, Android Police has reported similar issues on mobile devices.
YouTube has confirmed that they have not removed the skip button altogether, but they may have made some adjustments to the layout, with the countdown possibly appearing as a progress bar at the bottom of the screen instead.
YouTube states that these changes are aimed at increasing viewer engagement with ads through a cleaner experience. The skip button is not removed, but it may not be presented in the same way as before, requiring users to adapt to the new format.
Reference: The Verge, Android Police
TLDR: YouTube users are facing challenges while trying to skip ads, with the skip button possibly undergoing changes in appearance and functionality.
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