Google has a problem with Microsoft. No one is sure when it started or if it was about silly patent battles or personal feuds, but Google apps have been absent from Windows Phone since the launch of WP 7. And there’s no logical reason I can think of.
Some of the top free downloads on the Apple App Store are Google apps. I’m sure developing and maintaining apps for WP wouldn’t be a problem for a big company like Google. You could say that the Windows Phone installation base is too small for Google to care about. I didn’t buy it for a second. It’s not like Google gave up a multi-million-user market just because of numbers. The problem is deeper and, sadly, all we can do is find different ways to get what we want.
I showed you how to get Gmail, Google Maps and Gtalk (Hangouts) on your Windows Phone 8/8.1 device. Now it’s time to solve the Windows Phone 8.1 YouTube issue.
Official Microsoft YouTube App
No need to even download (unless you want it to act as a shortcut) Microsoft’s YouTube app. It used to be an official app but Google blocked it. So now it’s just a link to the YouTube mobile site to open the mobile site in Internet Explorer 11.
YouTube mobile site
Internet Explorer 11 has really upped its game and includes inline video support for YouTube. This means you’ll be able to play embedded YouTube videos without leaving the page.
Before testing the third-party apps discussed below, I used YouTube’s website exclusively to watch some videos, and if you have a fast enough connection you shouldn’t really have any problems. Videos load online so you don’t have to watch them in full screen if you don’t want to. You can login with your account and get all the subscriptions.
Your Best Bet – Third Party Apps
The absence of official apps on the Windows Store can be frustrating for first-time WP users. But a few weeks of using the Nokia Lumia 630 has helped me find an alternative that makes life easier.
What I’ve discovered in the process of constantly downloading more apps than my phone can honestly handle is that for the mainstream services available, there’s a third-party app that’s actually better than the existing one. official app on other platforms (and suitable for third-party apps on iOS and Android).
YouTube’s third-party apps surprised me. After I learned about the whole mess between Microsoft and Google, I didn’t expect much.
The two best YouTube apps for Windows Phone
MyTube play screen
MyTube and MetroTube are two of the best third-party apps for YouTube. MetroTube costs $0.99 but it has an unlimited free trial. Basically, you can use it for free for as long as you like. On the other hand, MyTube is similarly priced but its free trial is limited to 1 hour of video every 3 hours. If you are a normal YouTuber, you won’t reach that limit easily.
MetroTube play screen
What makes these apps great are their features. And in many ways, both applications are similar. This is the way.
Sync YouTube accounts
You can sign in with your YouTube account and all your subscriptions will show up.
Download videos for offline use
Both apps allow you to download videos, but MyTube gives you more control over the video quality.
Play sound when locked
If there’s one feature I want from the official YouTube app on Android and iOS, it’s the ability to play audio only when the phone is locked. We use YouTube to listen to music, watch documentaries, stand-up comedy shows, and even podcasts. Not all of that requires keeping the screen on.
Both apps support this feature. You can even control playback from the lock screen.
Pin Videos, Playlists, Channels to Start Screen
This one is pretty straightforward and is supported by both apps.
Exclusive Features of MyTube
MyTube lets you watch videos in the background, layered underneath menus as you browse comments or settings. This is a great way to keep watching videos when looking for something better.
MyTube vs MetroTube? Which one is better?
Considering their features, integrations, user interface and ease of use, I personally think MyTube is better. MetroTube is a solid alternative if you enjoy watching a lot of videos (because of the unlimited free trial).
Both apps are stable in my testing but they are heavily dependent on Google’s API. And Google changes that without any warning. If that happens, these apps may stop working for a while, but rest assured, they will work again.
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