YouTube Adds new ‘Collab’ features and tools to Shorts.

YouTube is forging ahead in its battle against TikTok and Reels by introducing a fresh set of creative tools for YouTube Shorts. These new tools offer exciting possibilities, though some may resemble features already present in its rival platforms.

One of the latest additions is the ‘Collab’ tool, which allows users to record a new Short alongside existing YouTube or Shorts videos. This feature is being introduced first in YouTube’s iOS app, with an Android rollout set to follow. With these innovations, YouTube aims to provide its users with even more engaging and interactive experiences on the platform.

YouTube is introducing a fresh ‘Q&A’ sticker for Shorts, which will enable creators to prompt their viewers to answer questions, and the responses will be displayed in the comments section.

Additionally, YouTube plans to provide previews of vertical livestreams directly in the main Shorts feed. They will also make it more convenient for users to remix existing videos by using the same audio. Furthermore, YouTube is giving users the ability to save Shorts to their personal YouTube playlists, enhancing the overall Shorts experience for everyone.

In an exciting development for musicians who have yet to embrace Shorts, YouTube has teased an upcoming test of ‘recomposition’ tools. These tools aim to simplify the process of transforming horizontal videos into vertical Shorts, offering a valuable creative option for musicians and content creators alike. With this innovation.