Native YouTube for Windows Phone gets update behind the scenes, now plays HQ video
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While the browser application remains at v1.0, the actual streaming of the videos via HTML5 has improved to the point that you now have the option of watching some videos in HQ. Windows Phone users also have available some third party YouTube players, like YouTube Pro. Still, when it comes to YouTube, Windows Phone still has a long way to go to match the dedicated client on Android and iOS.
source: WPCentral
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Native YouTube on Windows Phone now includes an HQ option |
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8 Comments
1. TreyTreyTaylor posted on 05 Feb 2012, 13:14 0 0
That's very cool and all but WP7 users are just getting this? I remember that button on my OG Droid. I know WP7 is late to the game and everything but don't deprive them like that MS jeez.
2. vvelez5 posted on 05 Feb 2012, 13:34 1 1
It isn't Microsoft on this one actually. Google is refusing Microsoft's request to have a good YouTube app. They are actually in litigation because Google is blocking these requests but yet allows iPhone to have their own YouTube app.
http://www.wpcentral.com/microsoft-calls-out-google-poor-youtube-windows-phone
7. AhmadAlsayegh posted on 05 Feb 2012, 17:01 0 0
try using link shortners, PA has a problem with long urls, i have reported that to them, but nothing...
edit: here you gohttps://bitly.com/
8. vvelez5 posted on 05 Feb 2012, 19:57 0 0
Had no idea phone arena had that problem. Here you guys go.
http://bit.ly/ffCg9p
3. vvelez5 posted on 05 Feb 2012, 13:36 0 0
Maybe one day Google will let Microsoft have their own real YouTube app. Or maybe the courts will make Google do it. I wonder what they are so afraid of.
4. Jyakotu posted on 05 Feb 2012, 15:44 0 0
I don't understand how Google has a dedicated YouTube app for iOS, but not Windows Phone.? Honestly, what's the big deal.? There are a lot of Microsoft apps for Android, so I don't understand why Google can't supply a decent native YouTube app. SMH
6. Doakie posted on 05 Feb 2012, 16:46 0 1
Try Supertube. It plays HD as well as desktop only videos. Works better than the Android client or the garbage iOS client.
