YouTube Adds Timestamp Sharing to Mobile Apps, Ends Clips

YouTube rolled out a new feature this week to its mobile applications for iOS and Android, enabling users to share videos starting at precise timestamps. The update, known as Share at Timestamp, allows individuals to pause at a specific moment in a video, select the sharing option, and generate a link that directs recipients directly to that point, eliminating the need for manual scrubbing or external adjustments.

Previously available only on the desktop version, the feature addresses a long-standing gap in mobile functionality. Users can now scrub through a video on their phone, toggle the timestamp option in the share menu, and distribute the link in seconds. This simplifies highlighting key segments in long-form content, such as tutorials, interviews, podcasts, or live streams, where viewers often want to point others to a particular insight without sharing the entire video.

YouTube announced the change in a community forum post and updated support page, describing it as an expansion of the desktop tool. "We're bringing Share at Timestamp to the YouTube mobile app," the company stated. The rollout is server-side, meaning no app update is required, though availability may vary...