YouTube App No Longer in iOS 6 Beta 4 [Updated]

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Posted August 6, 2012 at 6:33pm by Shalom Levytam

iOS 6 beta 4 has removed the YouTube app which was featured on the device ever since the original iPhone.

Hopefully this is just a temporary bug or error, as YouTube is still present on the Apple TV, but disappeared from the iPhone and iPad. On the other hand, it could be Apple trying to break away from having Google services on its device, as it introduced its own Maps app in iOS 6.

We'll keep you updated on this matter...

Update: Apple has commented on this matter to The Verge
Our license to include the YouTube app in iOS has ended, customers can use YouTube in the Safari browser and Google is working on a new YouTube app to be on the App Store.

YouTube App No Longer in iOS 6 Beta 4 [Updated]

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Breix - August 7, 2012 at 1:06pm

Change that shit make it more cool and cool looking.

mvanbeem - August 7, 2012 at 12:52pm

YouTube app was already moved to the second home screen in iOS 6 beta 3. Saw its removal coming and it was outdated anyway. Google will release an updated YouTube app on the App Store soon!

Sabtain - August 7, 2012 at 4:48am

This is stupid but at least we can get it from the app store soon

Me - August 7, 2012 at 4:01am

Cool. So finally China Unicom customers will also have the chance to get the App.

Breix - August 7, 2012 at 3:08am

Yeah put a new youtube app! The current youtube app on iOS 5 is shitty most of the time its kinda like filtered or something its better viewing on safari and the app icon sucks too so yeah better change it!

Glocknine - August 7, 2012 at 12:47am

Apple confirmed their contract has expired for the youtube native app, finally we can have a much better youtube app from the appstore that will be improve by google. Since the native youtube app was coded by apple they did not updatte it for about a year

tdtran1025 - August 6, 2012 at 11:47pm

One more cord cut from Apple and the ensuing thermonuclear war with Google. It's immaterial (mmot) point such that Android only flourishes overseas on non-Apple devices because it's free. Apple should just keep improving their products fervishly and let cosumers decide. At $199 subsidized price, buyers would be foolish to get anything other than IPhone, simply for the resale value, unless one is an Apple hater.

NoGoodNick - August 6, 2012 at 11:42pm

You don't have to like Apple to understand how shitty Samsung really is. They're like VW when it comes to quality. Shitty

ratGT - August 6, 2012 at 11:48pm

to all my friends here I want to thank you for sticking with me I promise never to be nasty I'm so sorry I will be firm and objective but never nasty again

Dish - August 7, 2012 at 12:24am

VW are not that shit

Timmy - August 6, 2012 at 10:54pm

it's about time they turned it off. the YouTube app on iOS hasn't been updated since like iPhone OS 2. It's terrible, restricted and a lot better via Safari anyway.

ratGT - August 6, 2012 at 11:30pm

Amen to that!...

Alejandro - August 6, 2012 at 9:54pm

Y como vamos a ver vÃdeos?

Steve Jobs - August 6, 2012 at 9:24pm

Lol, I never really used YouTube app. IMO it took up "valuable" icon space :D

Dish - August 7, 2012 at 12:28am

Lol you have the same name as me!

joyz - August 6, 2012 at 7:31pm

Apple Says Googleâs YouTube Wonât Be in Next Version of IOS Apple Inc. said Google Inc. (GOOG)âs YouTube wonât be included in the next version of iOS, the software used in the iPhone and iPad, the latest evidence of escalating competition between the two companies. âOur license to include the YouTube app in iOS has ended,â said Trudy Muller, a spokeswoman for Cupertino, California-based Apple. âCustomers can use YouTube in the Safari browser, and Google is working on a new YouTube app to be on the App Store.â

Zhssb - August 6, 2012 at 7:11pm

The stock YouTube app has loads of restrictions

joyz - August 6, 2012 at 7:07pm

Like anyone cares?

iareronald - August 6, 2012 at 7:03pm

I barely use the app so I'd be glad to clear it from my never used folder.

Raimy - August 6, 2012 at 6:52pm

All I want to say is, apple needs Another Steve jobs. It is like the company is dead without him.

Jesh - August 6, 2012 at 6:44pm

Hope it's just a bug !!!! YouTube on mobile safari / chrome is just pain in the neck !!!!!

Jaedre - August 6, 2012 at 6:53pm

think so? i actually prefer the safari version better. most searches won't load in the app.