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Robert Triggs / Android Authority
TL;DR
- YouTube appears to have removed the close button from side panel ads.
- The removal of the button means that mobile ad side panels can no longer be dismissed.
YouTube is a fluid platform where changes are implemented routinely, whether it’s the rollout of new UI or features. Sometimes those changes are well received, like the fun new like button animations, other times they’re highly controversial. The latest update will fall into that latter category.
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