YouTube On iOS Finally Gets An Update After Two Month Pause
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Google has finally released an update for YouTube on iOS. This is the first time since December that the app has received an upgrade.
We’re not really sure why it took so long for Google to roll out an update for YouTube. But, we’re glad it is finally here. The update was released earlier this week.
Users on iOS noticed a message that told them the app was out of date and needed to be updated. Google did mention that the company would be adding labels to apps that needed updates.
Users will now be able to see updates to the app page listings which will also include new app privacy details. A report on the company’s blog also stated that the labels will represent the maximum categories of data that could be collected. This essentially means that you will be able to use every feature and service in the app. Google did state that users can always control their privacy settings. This can be achieved by heading into their individual Google account.
Among the apps that Google still needs to update on iOS include Gmail, Chrome, Google Maps, Google Drive and Google Search. As for YouTube, the February 12th update was the first for the video streamer in the App Store for over two months. Typically, Google pushes out an update for the app every week or two.
With Apple promoting privacy on the iPhone, it not only has added the App Privacy Label it also will soon start the App Tracking Transparency (ATT) feature that asks users whether or not they want to opt-in to being tracked for advertisements by third-party apps. It is assumed that most iOS users will not opt-in although some might prefer the convenience of seeing ads online for items that they have been looking at.
Source: Mashable
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