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iOS 6 Beta 4 Removes Dedicated YouTube App [Updated]
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Now get rid of the Stock App.
Most people don't use it.
Actually, why not remove all of the Apps and make them suggested App downloads on Setup ?
Can't we all choose what we want?
Or at least let us delete the ones we don't
Most people don't use it.
Actually, why not remove all of the Apps and make them suggested App downloads on Setup ?
Can't we all choose what we want?
Or at least let us delete the ones we don't
iPad app was good.
The Youtube app on iPhone felt very archaic, but the one on the iPad was actually very pleasant to use. It sucks the the iPad won't get. I liked how you could favourite, like, comment, and view other related videos while watching the main video.
It seems Apple is really not interested in keeping relations with anything Google now.
The Youtube app on iPhone felt very archaic, but the one on the iPad was actually very pleasant to use. It sucks the the iPad won't get. I liked how you could favourite, like, comment, and view other related videos while watching the main video.
It seems Apple is really not interested in keeping relations with anything Google now.
I'm actually thankful its gone... I never liked the icon very much, I almost never use it (except when safari opens it for me).. and every time I do try to use it, its interface feels untouched since day one of the iPhone.
So here's hoping google's revised app for the app store makes some much-needed improvements
So here's hoping google's revised app for the app store makes some much-needed improvements
Was getting upset reading this until I saw the part about Google working on their version of the app. As long as there is SOME kind of youtube app, whether its apple's preloaded one or a google specific app, I'll be happy. I use YouTube all the time on my phone and iPad. Have no idea why so many here proclaiming the current app useless. It plays F'n videos that are on YouTube without you having to open a browser to do so. Wow, very useless indeed. The fanboyism here is amazing.
It's the "beginning of the end" because Apple removed a YouTube app that they haven't updated in, what, 4-5 years, and that will be replaced in a few months with a brand new one? Okay.
My kids mainly only use this app too, but I think they will be able to handle the mobile version too.
No more videos of someone's cat.
If only this was meant permanently. There is some really good quality stuff on YouTube, but I hate having to trawl through the crap to find it.
Agreed. As long as whatever app is released still works with AirPlay then I'm easy.
It doesn't actually play F'n videos all the time. A lot of the videos I watch aren't actually allowed to be watched through the Apple app. So yeh, very useless.
That's the only app I'd also like to see removed, only to be put in the app store for user choice. Stocks is simply a non-critical function for the phone. But I think all the other apps are fine and are important for cross iCloud compatibility with OSX. Don't see those going away ever. Don't mind either since I also use all of them on a daily basis.
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Nothing's wrong with the apps. It's not having the ability to delete them that is the problem.
My concern is how this will affect embedded YouTube videos. Right now they use the built-in player, as you will notice if you disable the YouTube app in restrictions.
One down.... Now about Newstand....
I can't belie the numbe rod comments that this is a bad thing. The app wasn't very good it served it's purpose we'll pre app store etc.
Reminders, Stocks, Notes, and Newsstand should all be optional like iBooks.
I can't belie the numbe rod comments that this is a bad thing. The app wasn't very good it served it's purpose we'll pre app store etc.
Reminders, Stocks, Notes, and Newsstand should all be optional like iBooks.
This will be a big hit for Google. Having the YouTube app installed by default on the home screen generates a lot more traffic for them than a separate app you have to download or through web browsing and other links. Same as the Google map app being replaced as well.
This was always going to happen when Google chose to be a competitor rather than a partner. I'm sure Apple would drop Google as the default search as well if Bing wasn't so poor in comparison.
This was always going to happen when Google chose to be a competitor rather than a partner. I'm sure Apple would drop Google as the default search as well if Bing wasn't so poor in comparison.