YouTube Updates Their Mobile Site–It’s Awesome

As we posted on our sister site iPadinCanada.ca, YouTube has made a significant upgrade to the mobile version of their site. If you visit m.youtube.com on your iPhone, you’ll notice an entirely new layout. Here’s what the Google Mobile Team had to say:

Here’s what’s new about the new mobile site:

* It’s really fast.
* The new user interface incorporates larger, more touch friendly elements, making it easier to access videos on the go.
* It incorporates the features and functionality you’ve come to expect from the .com site, like search query suggestions, the options to create playlists,the ability to designate “favorite,” “like,” or “unlike” videos directly from your device.
* As we make improvements to Youtube.com, you’ll see them quickly follow on our mobile site, unlike native apps which are not updated as frequently.

This new change makes their mobile site compete with the native YouTube app on the iPhone. I think it’s a lot easier to navigate. Thanks Google.

This new change looks even better on the iPad. Check out the following video for a quick demo:

Have you tried this out yet? Just visit m.google.com on your iPhone!

[Google Mobile Blog]

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Chris
15 years ago

I enjoy finally being able to watch HQ YouTube over 3G!

Dave
Dave
15 years ago

What is the resolution of HQ for Youtube on phones?

SquareWheel
15 years ago

Looks much nicer. I wish Apple would give Google control over the native Youtube application though. And hey, why not maps too?

ChantelleJoy
15 years ago

I don't really watch much YouTube on my iPhone – and when I do so on the iPad I do in the native player, but I'll definitely try out the mobile site if it's that much easier to use!

PS: I love it when there are articles with the word 'Awesome' in the Headline.

 Xaroc
 Xaroc
15 years ago

Wow. I would love to be able to Buffer 1.09 Minute HQ video in less then a second like they did in the video. Camera Magic? lol

On the real, i like the new look. Sadly i never use it though, i always go for my YouTube app that came with my iphone.

Zeke2d
Zeke2d
15 years ago

hmm, this may be good because for me, youtube is SLOW on my ipod touch through the native youtube app

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