YouTube will stop working on older devices this May
In a blog post Google is announcing that the old Data API v2 is being deprecated in favor in a newer v3 version, which offers better support for comments, captions and push notifications. What this actually means is that older devices such as Smart TVs, Android and Apple TVs, games consoles and iOS devices will no longer be able to stream YouTube content.
Some of the affected devices are Google TV version 3 and 4, any Apple device running something older than iOS 7, games consoles “without support for Adobe Flash or HTML5” and numerous Smart TVs and sic players that never get updated.
Starting today the affected devices will display the video embedded above, while in early May all such devices will only display 410 Gone HTTP errors.
What can you actually do if you’re affected? First of all update your device to the newest software that’s available, and hopefully that’s enough. If not, you may be able to continue using YouTube through the device’s browser as long as it supports HTML5. On iOS devices you’ll also be able to stream content via AirPlay.
Unfortunately many users of Smart TVs will likely be affected, especially as these devices don’t get replaced often and are also likely never updated. For those users, there’s not much that can help them.
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Source: http://www.neowin.net/news/youtube-will-stop-working-on-older-devices-this-may
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OGPosted:
I honestly don't think this would be a good idea but it looks like they are wanting to have improvements done
1989Posted:
DeluxeHazard It always sucks when incredibly popular apps like YouTube must be upgraded to the point where some people are unable to use them unless they purchase another variation of their device.
Yeah its just stupid to be honest, just gives them even more bad feedback.
1989Posted:
I dont really think this is a good thing to be honest. For some they like there old devices so this wont be a good thing.
SagePosted:
oxo Well I guess it's time to upgrade.
I mean i have been keeping up to date with technology but sheesh i feel bad for those who cant.
bdgrPosted:
Earn Youtube better still work on my Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, it's the only reason I go on my phone...
i know right it better work.
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