About
Arguably one of the most definitive web platforms for entertainment, YouTube is a near perfect application that provides access to a plethora of content available on the famed website. While the YouTube mobile website seems sluggish and clunky, the YouTube app provides a fluid and smooth viewing experience, and is loaded with features.Features
Upon opening the application, users are greeted with a simple home screen, where personalised video suggestions that have been prepared by the App are shown to the user. Users can also navigate from this screen to the search bar, as well as view trending videos, new videos from subscriptions, and see an overview of their account.
The search function can be used to browse YouTube's vast library of online videos, ranging from vlogs, podcasts, trailers, technology reviews, music videos, short-films, video game commentary, online recipes and even complete television episodes and movies (which require a payment to view). These are just a small sample of the wide range of content that YouTube has to entertain its users. In fact, so much content is available and is being added so frequently that it is literally impossible to watch every video on YouTube, as over 300 minutes of content are added every minute (http://fortunelords.com/youtube-statistics/).
Videos can be loaded by tapping on the thumbnails or icons. Depending on your phone and internet speed, as well as the quality of the video uploaded, the videos can be viewed in quality ranging up to 4K (provided your phone supports this screen resolution).
One downside about the app is the amount of ads, however these can be removed if the user is a subscriber of YouTube Red. YouTube Red also allows for videos to continue to be played when the phone screen locks, which is useful for listening to music.
Download Links
iOS users can download YouTube through the iTunes App Store. YouTube comes pre-installed on almost all Android phones, however is also available for download through the Google Play Store.
The Verdict
The YouTube app is without a doubt the most complete YouTube experience one can have on a smartphone. It is loaded with great features that make it on par with the desktop website. The ads are a small price to pay for what is literally an endless supply of entertainment, and for those who wish to skip out on the ads, YouTube Red is an option if you are a heavy consumer of YouTube content.
Rating
★★★★★
Reviewed by Juzan
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