If you don't want apps keeping track of your preferences, you might want to disable the personalized ads on your phone.

The YouTube mobile app is starting to hide its countdown timer and grayed-out skip button when it plays ads. The skip button now only surfaces after a user has watched a specific portion of the ad, ...

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If you're an avid YouTube user, a Premium subscription is almost necessary at this point. That, or an ad-blocking extension. Not only does Premium give you access to ...

YouTube has responded to users who are accusing it of trying to hide the ad skip button. The company says that the button still appears after five seconds of playback. It appears the firm is making ...