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(I guess you can skip this ad, if you really want to?)

YouTube is testing a new “skip ads” button that makes it just a bit harder to see that you’re able to skip ahead. A spokesperson confirmed the test to Search Engine Land.

YouTube’s new “Skip ads” button is now in testing.
YouTube’s new “Skip ads” button is now in testing.
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