News & Reviews:   short-form videos

Netflix is preparing to roll out a redesigned iPhone app, introducing a vertical video discovery feed as part of a broader overhaul of its mobile experience. The update was revealed in the company’s latest earnings communication, with the new app expected to launch before the end of April 2026.

In early December, I came across a nostalgic Facebook post reminiscing about how simple the platform once was, before reels, algorithms, and endless noise took over. Having used social media since 2009, that moment made me realise how much not just Facebook, but all major platforms have changed, and why I now find myself pulling away from them more often: social media nowadays is worse than ever.

YouTube has been around for a long time and has long dominated the video content market. But when TikTok showed up, it changed the dynamics of the game and people started to flock to the platform. Well, it looks like YouTube is ready to take the fight to TikTok with the creation of its version of short-form videos called Shorts.