The Microsoft built YouTube app for Windows phones, shut down by Google in May and re-introduced by Microsoft this week, has been shut down by Google again.
A YouTube spokesperson says “Microsoft has not made the browser upgrades necessary to enable a fully-featured YouTube experience, and has instead re-released a YouTube app that violates our Terms of Service.”
Clearly no love lost between these two companies.
Wimbledon now has its own YouTube channel. You will be able to view live and exclusive action from the Wimbledon tennis championships on YouTube.
The official Wimbledon YouTube channel will house key moments from the tennis, press conferences as well as a host of “exclusive” behind the scenes footage when the grass court event kicks off on Monday.
Viewers will also be able to enjoy some of the best matches from tournament history when the inevitable rain interruptions curtail the action on centre court.
Tennis fans rejoice!
Microsoft is finally updating its YouTube application for Windows Phone. Previously, the app was simply a web link to the mobile YouTube interface, but it’s now a full application for Windows Phone 8. You can now access videos, channels, playlists, and pin them to the Windows Phone 8 Start Screen as well.Microsoft is also supporting YouTube accounts, allowing you to access your uploads, playlists, and video lists.
Finally we are seeing more traction with apps for this platform which is a great step forward.
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