Native YouTube for Windows Phone gets update behind the scenes, now plays HQ video
0. phoneArena posted on 05 Feb 2012, 13:07
YouTube videos over Windows Phone might appear clearer after a recent update; although still at version 1.0, the actual HTML5 streaming is improved and the option to switch to HQ video is now available; it still doesn't come close to the YouTube client on iOS and Android...
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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.
