After lots of work on ensuring that YouTube videos work on all kinds of mobile devices it seems now that they have decided that you no longer need to have a specific YouTube app. They have redesigned their m.YouTube.com mobile site.
This redesigned site eliminates the need for a YouTube mobile app and works with HTML5 browsers. Developing apps in HTML5 means that they will just work straight out of the box without the need for an Apps Store on any device. You can add a web address short cut to your home screen to save you launching your browser and keying in the web address ever time.
Some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy according to the official announcement include:
- It’s really fast.
- The user interface incorporates larger, more touch-friendly elements, making it easier to access videos on the go.
- It incorporates the features and functionality you’ve come to expect from the .com site, like search query suggestions, the options to create playlists, the ability to designate “favourite,” “like” or “unlike” videos directly from your device.
- As we make improvements to YouTube.com, you’ll see them quickly follow on our mobile site, unlike native apps which are not updated as frequently.
Essentially this means that you will not need to use the preinstalled YouTube app which came with your iPhone or other mobile device.
William
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