Currently, YouTube Media Hosting is one of the most popular resources on the Internet not only among the analogues, but also against the background of many other sites with a numerous audience. And although in terms of using a website more than convenient, regardless of the platform, Google has also produced the corresponding mobile application. It is almost a full-fledged replacement of the browser version of YouTube and can be established on Android 4.1 and higher.
Interface and navigation
YouTube design is made in a simple minimalist style that is often found in other Android applications. There is a small menu with the main partitions and the button to go to view the account information. As with the website, you can start downloading the video directly from the start tab or get acquainted with the rollers of other users on separate pages.
The search system, just as accessible from the initial screen, allows you to find video using filters and taking into account personal preferences.
Recommendations and trends
The "Home" tab is located videos selected by YouTube based on viewed rollers issued by estimates left comments and subscriptions to the channels. There are equally new entries from unknown channels and recommendations collected on the basis of existing subscriptions.
The "Trend" page is directly related to the recommendations, but in contrast to the "main" the most popular video has been collected here in the near future. There is an opportunity to see a complete list and use sorting by some specific criteria.
Subscriptions and Channels
The subscription tab is an analogue of the same name from the website and allows you to familiarize yourself with the channels that the subscription was issued. However, in contrast to the same site, there is not only a list of channels, but also a selection of fresh videos.
If you visit this page, without subscribing to any user, instead of the recommendations, a list of users popular on Yutube canals will be presented with the main directions.
When switching to any of the channels, a complete list of video placed in chronological order in accordance with the date of publication will open. To get acquainted with the collections of the rollers, you will have to visit the "Playlists" tab. In addition, it is possible to view user publications in the "community".
The remaining tabs "Channel" and "Home" are mostly designed to view general information from the channel, whether it is the number of subscribers, a description or details. On the "Channels" page posted recommended by the owner options or just similar.
Notifications and messages
Each notification added on the channels of other users using a bell, or any system alerts will be located on the Inbox tab in the "Notifications" section.
On the same page there is an internal messaging system with other users. You can add interlocutors using the link to invit or create a chat and invite existing buddies to the general discussion.
Personal library
Many YouTube users prefer to independently share the videos of playlists or return to the already viewed entries through the "story". Each of these tools can be found on the "Library" page along with the lists of recent rollers. Each item available here is directly related to the account and fully complies with similar sections on the website.
Personal statistics
Through the main menu, in addition to the channel and YouTube parameters, you can open personal statistics in which data on viewed videos are recorded. This is useful in many cases, as it allows you to monitor the time, put an automatic timer with notifications and thereby planning activity in the application with greater efficiency.
The weighty advantage of statistics is the collection of information not only within the framework of Youtube, but also from all related services to this media product. The exception is only YouTube Music.
View video
The main element of the application created to view the videos is a media player. In terms of functions, the player does not differ from the website, allowing you to view the video in full screen mode, control the volume and rewind.
If necessary, you can enable subtitles, change the playback speed or change the quality to more acceptable. There is also support for video for virtual reality devices (VR).
Under the video during viewing, there is information on recording and channel, buttons for adding a video to playlists and evaluation. Here you can also familiarize yourself with the recommended and similar rollers or go to "Comments".
If you roll the video in the process of viewing swipe down or by pressing the arrow icon in the upper left corner, for example, to go to another page, the roller will decrease and a small panel above the application menu will appear. This will continue viewing in semi-phone with playback and pause functions.
Canal control
Mainly for users engaged in creating and publishing rollers, the application has a separate section to control the channel. The functions here are somewhat less than on the website, but you can still change some parameters like privacy, descriptions or covers.
Loading video recordings
Using the application, you can not only view other people's videos, but also lay out your own. To do this, use the special button on the top panel and select an entry in the memory of the smartphone.
During the download process, the video editor will be presented to change the name, adding a preview and making some other adjustments. In this case, this application is not so stable as the site, and therefore it is better not to use to work with large rollers.
Application settings
The work of YouTube itself is controlled through a separate section with parameters. For example, the developers were introduced by the night the night theme of YouTube, and even incognito mode to prevent the history of history to the "library".
It makes no sense to describe each section in parameters, as they need to configure YouTube on your own taste. The only thing that deserves mention is the ability to connect broadcast via Wi-Fi from the application to the TV. This aspect will allow not only to watch the video, but also do it with maximum comfort.
Paid subscriptions
In addition to the default free features, you can place a paid subscription on YouTube Premium and YouTube Music through the "Settings", thereby accessing video viewing in offline mode without advertising, the capabilities of playing records from the rolled application and some other advantages. Due to this, access to the Special YouTube Originals library will also open.
For testing, it is not necessary to immediately make a paid subscription. When you first use, all available features will be available completely free over two months.
Dignity
- Intuitive Russian-speaking interface;
- No authorization requirements due to Google services;
- Access to the full video library, including films and serials;
- Comfortable media player working on any smartphone;
- The ability to broadcast video to external devices;
- Tools for adding and editing video recordings;
- Fully personal account with history and settings.
Flaws
- Problems with video playback regardless of Internet speed;
- Small number of tools and filters.
Download YouTube for free
Load the latest version of the application from Google Play Market