YouTube app for iPhone and iPad updated with controls in lockscreen, Control Center

Google has updated the YouTube app for Apple's iPhone and iPad with easier access to playback controls, particularly when casting videos to TVs, Chromecasts, set-tops, and other devices.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

Safari not able to play new 4K videos from YouTube homepage, likely due to VP9 shift

What appears to be Google's shift to the VP9 codec for delivering 4K video on the YouTube homepage is preventing Safari users from watching videos uploaded to the service since early December in full 4K resolution, but not from viewing webpage-embedded videos in the same resolution.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 42

Facebook plots mid-video ads in bid to take on YouTube

Facebook is reportedly preparing to test "mid-roll" advertising spots in non-live videos, in a move that would finally allowing video publishers to make serious revenue — if potentially at the expense of turning off some viewers.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Google signs up CBS for upcoming YouTube Unplugged live TV service - report

Google has forged a deal to carry CBS channels on its upcoming live TV streaming service, YouTube Unplugged, a report claimed on Thursday.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 25

YouTube rolls out Periscope-style live streaming support on mobile

Putting itself in direct competition with Facebook and Twitter, YouTube is now in the beginning stages of rolling out live video streaming from its main mobile app.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 5

Amazon makes jump into self-published videos with Amazon Video Direct

Amazon on Tuesday revealed Amazon Video Direct, a self-publishing platform for uploading to Prime Video and generating income from plays, competing with the likes of Google's YouTube, but focusing more on professional content.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

YouTube said to be planning 'Unplugged' live TV as soon as 2017

Though best known for user-uploaded videos, Google's YouTube is nevertheless planning to launch a live TV subscription service dubbed "Unplugged," a report said on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

YouTube for iOS gets Slide Over, Split View in time for Apple's new iPad Pro

Just ahead of the launch of Apple's 9.7-inch iPad Pro, Google on Tuesday released an updated YouTube app, implementing some long-awaited iOS 9 multitasking features for iPad owners.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

T-Mobile adds YouTube, Google Play Movies to controversial Binge On program

T-Mobile on Thursday added several more video services to its "Binge On" program, most notably YouTube, one of the focal points of controversy about the promotion.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

FreshBooks ships iPhone-ready card reader, YouTube app gets native iPad Pro support

FreshBooks on Tuesday launched an iPhone-based card reader, competing against the likes of Square, while Google separately updated the YouTube iOS app with iPad Pro compatibility.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 4

Netflix boasts 37% share of Internet traffic in North America, compared with 3% for Apple's iTunes

Netflix this week revealed that in 2015, its streaming video service accounted for 37 percent of peak download Internet traffic in North America, more than doubling YouTube, and coming well ahead of Apple's iTunes.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 67

T-Mobile adds 14 more services to Binge On, attacks throttling and net neutrality complaints

T-Mobile added 14 new partners in its controversial Binge On program on Thursday, while CEO John Legere simultaneously rebutted critics accusing the company of improper data throttling and/or violating the Federal Communications Commission's net neutrality rules.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 2

T-Mobile's Binge On throttling all video to 1.5Mbps, regardless of source, EFF says

For Binge On users, T-Mobile is indeed throttling all video — despite the carrier's statements to the contrary, according to a report by the Electronic Frontier Foundation.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 6

T-Mobile says it's 'optimizing' YouTube video, not throttling it

Looking to deflect allegations, T-Mobile denied that it's throttling YouTube for users of its Binge On perk, instead saying that it's presenting "mobile optimized" content.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 7

T-Mobile accused of downgrading YouTube video quality without consent

T-Mobile is reportedly downgrading the quality of YouTube clips viewed by customers, even though the service isn't a partner in T-Mobile's Binge On program.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 26

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