India, Sept. 29 -- For years, YouTube viewers have had to deal with a familiar interruption at the end of videos, recommendations plastered across the screen. These end screens, often featuring links to other clips or subscription prompts, are a tool creators use to keep audiences engaged. While effective for promotion, they often cover up important details in the final seconds of a video. Now, YouTube is introducing a way for viewers to control this feature.

The streaming platform has announced a new option that will allow users to temporarily hide end screen recommendations. This development marks the first time viewers can take action when on-screen prompts obstruct the video. However, the change comes with a limitation: the "Hide" bu...