Tubecast update for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 supports YouTube API v3

The developer behind the popular third-party YouTube app Tubecast for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 has updated both versions that include, among other things, support for the new YouTube API v3.

Since YouTube is discontinuing support for its older API v2 on April 20, this means that Tubecast will be able to handle videos from the service using the API v3, It should also allow third party apps to add features such as comments inside their app, in-video promotions, channel sections and more.

Here's what's included in the full change notes for Tubecast for Windows Phone and Windows 8.1:

Windows Phone - 3.0.8.1

  • API v3 100% ready !
  • Fix for the Chromecast new firmware
  • Due to complains => rollback fullarea click for the play/pause button
  • Fix some downloads with no sound
  • New "incredible" red color original Youtube
  • Samsung ATIV S possible bugfix for HD playing in portrait
  • various bug fixes

Windows 8.1 - 1.2.0.1

  • API v3 100% ready !
  • Fix for the Chromecast new firmware
  • Fix for "MF_MEDIA_ENGINE_ERR_SRC_NOT_SUPPORTED" error
  • Handle big screen better (21:9 and others !)
  • Fix some downloads with no sound
  • New "incredible" red color original Youtube
  • various bug fixes

You can check out our recent look at Tubecast for Windows 8.1 right now on our YouTube channel.

Download Tubecast from the Windows Phone Store - (Free with optional in-app purchase)

Download Tubecast Pro from the Windows Phone Store - ($2.99)

Download Tubecast from the Windows Store - (Free with optional in-app purchase)

Download Tubecast Pro from the Windows Store - ($2.99)

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John Callaham