Monday, May 27, 2013

Google Allows YouTube Present in WP8

Microsoft and Google had fallen about because the YouTube app on Windows Phone. In fact, Google has asked YouTube pulled from the app store Windows Phone.

Google accuses Microsoft has violated the provisions of the Application Programming Interface (API) YouTube by not serving ads through a homemade application.

Well, after a few negotiations, Google changed his mind and agreed to cooperate with Microsoft to make a new YouTube app for Windows Phone.

As quoted from The Verge, Friday (24/05/2013), YouTube application for Windows Phone 8 now has qualified use Application Programming Interface (API) official.



In addition, Microsoft also allows for advertising in the YouTube app on Windows Phone. This means that Windows Phone users will see advertisements in the latest YouTube app. Inclusion of this ad seems to be the main requirement that must be met in order to YouTube appear on the Microsoft Windows Phone.

According to a spokesman for Google, YouTube application, which is in the Windows Phone Store will be replaced with new applications made ​​in both companies. He will present in the coming weeks.

Previously, YouTube application developed by Microsoft because it was included in one of the main applications and the default. So far, Microsoft accused Google does not give a full feature on the YouTube API for third parties, which is useful in terms of video playback and access to YouTube metadata.

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