Tubecast brings 480p with 60FPS, HD Audio, and faster app launching with the latest update!

Third party YouTube client Tubecast has taken the Windows Phone platform by storm recently with numerous high-level updates. Today, version 2.9.8.3 has gone live and with it, numerous new features driven by user requests (aren't those always the best?).

Besides being able to flawless stream YouTube through DLNA, Xbox One, Airplay and more, Tubecast has pushed the boundaries with 2K video support and many other YouTube management features. The latest update adds another resolution and yes, it does feel faster.

Tubecast 2.9.8.3

  • New video quality: 480p SD (Standard Definition)
  • New audio download quality: HD
  • Faster start-up
  • Downloaded files disappearing -> bug fix
  • New DLNA smart TV support: Sony Bravia
  • Optimization of network data consumption.
  • PIP follows the side menu on opening
  • Bug fixes

The developer, Stephane, informs us that today's update improves the speed significantly in the app when launching. Previously on a Lumia 620 it used to take 4.5 seconds to start, now it's 2 seconds, The reduced network consumption is also a nice bonus for those on limited plans.

The update is now live, so grab it now! [Note: this update is very new, so if you do not see it yet, give it some time!]

Make sure to check out our tutorial and demo of how 'casting works on Tubecast!

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Daniel Rubino
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Daniel Rubino is the Editor-in-chief of Windows Central. He is also the head reviewer, podcast co-host, and analyst. He has been covering Microsoft since 2007, when this site was called WMExperts (and later Windows Phone Central). His interests include Windows, laptops, next-gen computing, and watches. He has been reviewing laptops since 2015 and is particularly fond of 2-in-1 convertibles, ARM processors, new form factors, and thin-and-light PCs. Before all this tech stuff, he worked on a Ph.D. in linguistics, watched people sleep (for medical purposes!), and ran the projectors at movie theaters because it was fun.