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title: 'YouTube Shorts Roundup: New Editor & Voice Replies'
source: 'https://youtube.com/watch?v=UXgywFcQZk8'
video_id: 'UXgywFcQZk8'
date: 2026-08-01
duration_sec: 143
---

# YouTube Shorts Roundup: New Editor & Voice Replies

> Source: [YouTube Shorts Roundup: New Editor & Voice Replies](https://youtube.com/watch?v=UXgywFcQZk8)

## Summary

YouTube has rolled out a fresh set of Shorts features, including a revamped editor with a more intuitive timeline, voice replies for comments, AI-generated stickers, and live poll stickers. This roundup video quickly walks creators through each update, emphasizing easier editing and deeper audience engagement.

### Key Points

- **Updated Shorts Editor** [00:00] — The Shorts editor now makes it easier to preview, select, trim, and rearrange clips. After uploading or recording, tap next and then tap edit or swipe up to access the new interface.
- **Timeline with Creative Elements** [00:18] — The timeline displays all creative elements of a short, including clips, sounds, and text. You can tap elements to adjust their timing, drag and drop to reorder, and pinch to zoom for precise editing.
- **Creator Voice Replies** [00:36] — Creators can now reply to comments with their voice. In the YouTube main app, go to the comment section, or in Studio mobile app go to Community > Comments. Tap reply, choose the soundwave icon, record up to 30 seconds, preview, and post.
- **AI Stickers for Shorts** [01:16] — In the Shorts camera, tap the stickers icon, then AI sticker. Describe your idea and tap create to see four different sticker options. Pick one or tap try again to generate a new set.
- **Live Poll Stickers** [01:40] — Vertical live streams now include updated live poll stickers. During a stream, tap the plus icon, select start a poll, enter a question and up to four choices, then start the poll. Viewers can vote and compare results in real time.

## Transcript

Here's this month's YouTube Shorts roundup. We've  updated the Shorts editor to make it even easier   to preview, select, trim, and rearrange  clips to fit your vision. To try it out,   after uploading or recording your clips, tap to  go to the next screen. Then tap edit or swipe up.  
In the timeline, you'll see all the creative  elements of your short, including your clips,   sounds, and text. You can tap to adjust the timing  of any of these elements in your short. You can   also drag and drop to reorder and move any element  of your short. For even more precise editing, pinch  
to zoom in or out of the timeline. We hope these  changes help you create with confidence, no matter   your experience. We're rolling out creator voice  replies to comments. In the YouTube main app,  
head to the comment section of one of your videos.  Or in the Studio mobile app, head to community,   then comments. When you see a comment you want  to reply to, tap reply and choose the soundwave  
icon. You can record up to 30 seconds and preview  your reply before you post it. If you want to redo   it, tap to re-record, then tap to post your voice  reply. Try it out. You can now create AI generated  
stickers for your Shorts. Here's how. In the  Shorts camera, tap the stickers icon, then tap AI sticker. Describe your idea, then tap create.  You'll then see four different options based on  
your idea. Tap to select the sticker you want  to use or tap try again if you want to generate   a new set of sticker options. We hope these new  stickers help you easily personalize your Shorts.  
We've updated the way polls look on your vertical  live streams with new live poll stickers to easily   engage with your community while getting real time  feedback. During your live stream, tap the plus  
icon, then select start a poll. Next, enter your  question and possible answers. You can enter up   to four choices. Once you're ready, tap start a  poll. Viewers can then tap to choose an option  
and see how their vote compares to others. Poll  stickers can help you better engage with your   community during your live streams while revealing  audience insights at a glance. Thanks for watching  
and don't forget to check out our longer roundup  link to this short for even more news and updates.