Google will create an official YouTube app for Windows Phone 8
It seems that, finally, the soap opera between Google and Microsoftfor having a decent YouTube app on the Windows Phone 8 platform will be resolved satisfactorily for the users of said platform. And it is that both companies have confirmed that will work together to create a native and official application that respects all the terms of use of Google for mobile operating system from MicrosoftThis solves the problems that have been occurring since the beginning of this month of May.
It appears that the rivalry between these two companies has prevented Microsoft from having access to the API (tool to create applications) from YouTube And that's because Googlewants to be in charge of creating applications that offer their own services, such as this video portal. However, Windows Phone does not seem to be a very widespread platform for those of Mountain View, so they ultimately did not choose to invest time, money and effort in the creation of an official and native applicationfor these users.
This resulted in the creation of a good number of unofficial alternatives, among which is application that Microsoft itself created for its platformBy not using the mentioned API, its possibilities were freer than those of the official applications from YouTube viewed on Android and iOS Thus, since last May 8, users who downloaded this application have been able not only to enjoy the videos on this portal without having to run into any advertisement , but they have also been able to download said videos to the terminal without any type of restriction. A tool, therefore, quite complete and practical
But then Google arrives again on the scene to denounce that Microsoftdoes not respect the terms of use of the video portal precisely because of the two aforementioned characteristics. Thus, just a couple of days ago, Microsoft updated their application blocking the download of YouTube videos , but without modifying the absence of advertisements, one of the keys to Google monetizationAn issue that may have been the key for both companies to finally decide to cooperate for the creation of a native and official application that is expected for thenext weeks
Meanwhile, Microsoft has replaced its YouTube app for an older version that was submitted on May 8th. One that is quite poor in comparison as it is based on the adaptation of the video web page to terminals , no noteworthy features or functions. Therefore, Windows Phone 8 users can only wait for the arrival of a complete and useful tool to enjoy YouTube It is to be hoped that this will be similar to that of other platforms, regardless of functions such as video download but with an attractive design and fluid and correct operation to enjoy all thesubscriptions, being able to vote, share and play videos in full screen
