YouTube Mobile to launch in May / June?
For those of you looking to get in on the YouTube Mobile bandwagon without switching over to a Verizon Wireless handset, the wait is almost over. According to GigaOM, YouTube already has plans in motion to bring a cellphone-friendly rendition of the video-browsing website to more mobiles once the firm's exclusivity agreement with Verizon comes to a close. Apparently, YouTube engineers have already been "working closely with other mobile carriers and handset makers such as Nokia" in order to hopefully provide a seamless experience when it finally goes live. Initially, the site will be more of a "best of" gallery to work out the kinks, but it should eventually offer up the same content as its non-mobile counterpart. Expect a launch "around May" for European users, while we Americans will likely be waiting until June.
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MasterCKO @ Mar 28th 2007 1:45PM
man o man, can't wait for this.
chiap @ Mar 28th 2007 2:32PM
I had the beta linked on my tappity page awhile ago...it was at:
http://m.youtube.com/
It was more of a proof of concept though as you couldn't get past the first page of results...but each link opened up my phone's media player, loaded pretty fast and looked good.
Hadn't checked it in awhile though....looks like they didn't intend for it to be public just yet as its now blocked.
schoolboy @ Mar 29th 2007 11:08AM
Yup, this is definitely a reality. I actually just received a job listing email forward the other day, with Google/YouTube seeking a Product Manager for YouTube Mobile...
myth90045 @ Mar 29th 2007 3:43PM
if this works on a blackberry that would be great. And also if it allowed more video content. Used the Verizon youtube app and it was ok. But it didnt let me search for my fav videos...too bad :(