Skipping Along
Awesome Tube update brings easier control of YouTube videos
Awesome Tube's most recent update brings double-tap to fast forward and rewind, along with some other handy features to improve the YouTube client's experience.
YouTube
Streamlined streaming
The excellent myTube YouTube client for Windows just got even better
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myTube's upgrade to 4.0 brings a new design, improved controls, and a few new features. But is it still the best way to watch YouTube videos on Windows 10?
Another One
YouTube's modern design returns for Edge Insider builds
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After reverting YouTube to an older design in Edge Insider builds, the site now works again with its updated, modern layout.
Transparently Pretty
Awesome Tube gets Fluent Design overhaul with major update
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Awesome Tube, one of the most highly rated third-party YouTube apps on Windows 10, has embraced Microsoft's Fluent Design language with its latest update.
Lights. Camera. ACTION!
How to record and share your most awesome Xbox moments
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Did you know your Xbox One can record gameplay video? Here's how you can do it.
slow no mo
Why YouTube is so slow in Microsoft Edge (and how to fix it)
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Edge is terrible for watching videos on YouTube.com, right? Turns out, it's not Microsoft's fault at all. And we have two fixes that will speed up your YouTube experience on Edge!
Helloooo, Web Wrappers
Unofficial Uber and YouTube PWAs pulled from the Microsoft Store
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After appearing on the Microsoft Store last week, the unofficial YouTube and Uber "Progressive Web Apps" developed by a third party have been pulled.
Modern Dad
Cord cutting: 18 months later, I don't miss cable TV
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Here's an 18-month update on what I'm using, what I'm spending, and how well it's all working for my family.
YouTube for Xbox One X now supports 4K and 60 fps
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The official YouTube app is getting a major upgrade for Xbox One X today and the Xbox One S a bit later.
On the big screen
YouTube TV is coming to Xbox One
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YouTube's live TV streaming service is headed to Xbox One as part of a larger push focused on the big screen.
Anniversary Update features
New MyTube! Beta picks up background audio
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The beta version of the third-party YouTube app MyTube! has been updated for Windows 10 for PC and Mobile. The new version supports the Windows 10 Anniversary Update with support for background audio and more.
Multitasking is for winners
Top Xbox One apps to snap
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Snappable apps are one of the Xbox One's most distinguishing features. While you play a game or use an app, you can snap and use another app on the side of the screen. Read our guide to learn the best free Xbox One apps (and one paid one) to snap.
What is Net Neutrality, anyway?
EFF confirms T-Mobile is throttling video
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The EFF has produced a series of tests that reveal T-Mobile's BingeOn service really is throttling all video that comes through its network.
Another option
Perfect Tube offers you another way to watch YouTube
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Perfect Tube is a new YouTube player that was designed exclusively for Windows Phone. The app lets you upload videos, subscribe to channels, and watch videos, all with easy to use gestures.
Let the battle begin
YouTube Gaming to take on Twitch with live gaming
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Google is making a big push into the live game streaming space with YouTube Gaming, a dedicated portal for video gaming content.
Challenging YouTube?
Spotify rumored to enter the video business
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A new report claims Spotify may be planning to enter the Internet video content business, and could be going after popular YouTube content creators. The rumor comes at the same time Spotify announced plans to hold a press event on May 20 in New York City.
Get them now
MetroTube and myTube for Windows Phone updated
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Two popular third-party YouTube apps for Windows Phone, MetroTube and myTube, have both been updated today. Both now support Google's new YouTube v3 API and will now work as planned. As we reported earlier today, Google is now retiring the older YouTube v2 API which means any apps that used it won't work anymore. The new 4.6.0.0 version of MetroTube now support v3 of the API, as does...
Ch-ch-ch-changes...
Some third-party Windows Phone YouTube apps don't work
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Google is making some changes in its YouTube API today, and that could mean your favorite third party YouTube app on Windows Phone and Windows 8.1 may no longer be working, at least until the developer switches to the new API. We have received reports from users of the MyTube app and the MetroTube app for Windows Phone, along with the Hyper For Youtube app Windows 8.1 today. They...
Cast Away
How to stream Youtube videos to Chromecast via Windows Phone
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We know Google doesn't develop apps for the Windows Phone platform, but Windows Phone developer community fills in quite well. While we don't have an official YouTube app for Windows Phone, we've got terrific third-party YouTube apps like MetroTube and myTube since quite a while. But my latest crush is Tubecast because it offers the ability to cast the YouTube video onto your TV screen...
Universal changes
Universal YouTube app Tubecast gets a big update today
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Although YouTube is once again changing their API for developers and third party apps, one of our favorite apps Tubecast is getting a big update today, including fixing some recent bugs. If you recall, a few weeks ago Tubecast for Windows 8.1 joined the ranks with its Windows Phone brother to become a universal app. Today is the first update for both apps, bringing some improvements...