The official YouTube app is available again for Windows Phone
The problem with the YouTube official app for the Windows Phone platform has ended. Of course, going through the hoop of Google And it is that the users of smartphones with the operating system of Microsoft already have a complete and functional official application to watch the videos of the most popular portal in the world. A tool that not only allows you to watch videos, but also to publish them directly.All this complying with the requirements of Google for its availability.
It all started when Microsoft and Google failed to reach an agreement to use the API (developer tool) from YouTube for Windows Phone This led to those of Redmond to create their own application to provide the corresponding service to their users. An application that, by not limiting itself to the tool provided by Google could carry out a good list of extra options of the most striking. Among them was the possibility of downloading any content to watch it without an Internet connection or, worse for Google , the do not play commercials before playing the videos.
Features that go against the policies of those from Mountain View, who demanded the immediate removal of the app Windows Phone Store, the application market for that platform. Therefore, the most affected in this war between companies were the users, although they have always had at their disposal various unofficial alternatives with all these functions. However, last May both giants reached an agreement, arriving today at the Windows Phone Store the result.
This is how YouTube version 3.2.0 looks like for Windows Phone An application that brings new features compared to its previous versions. Among them, the possibility of publishing videos directly from the terminal stands out. A function highly anticipated by users, although it comes with requirements. Thus, it is necessary a good WiFi connection and the need to keep the terminal charging to avoid any cut or failure of the process, as explained in the specialized media The VergeBut it is not the only novelty, the advertising also arrive before the videos, one of the requirements demanded by Google
Other new and useful functions are the voice searches, avoiding having to type terms to find a specific video, having full access and possibilities of setting up the user account, creating video lists and playing content on live streaming Also, as unique features of YouTube on Windows Phone The ability to pin or pin videos, channels and lists to the home screen of the terminal has been included, accessing quickly to these contents without having to access the application first.
In short, a problem between companies that finally seems to have been resolved satisfactorily, especially for users, who finally have a complete, useful and functional application to enjoy the most famous video portal in the world. YouTube version 3.2.0 is now fully downloadable free viaWindows Phone Store for both Windows Phone 7.5 and Windows Phone 8
