The daily commute suddenly became a whole lot more bearable since YouTube added an extra feature to their Android version of their popular site, meaning you can download videos on to your device to watch even when you are offline.
Software like YTD offers you the chance to connect and download when you have mobile coverage or when you are hooked up to a Wi-Fi connection. You can then watch content offline when you are outside of your coverage and without having to panic about costly video downloads over 3G racking up a tasty bill for you at the end of the month.
YouTube is quick to point out a clear distinction between watching the videos online and downloading them and you have to be mindful of copyright restrictions and their terms of service, you also need to be online for the first second when you press play so make sure you have data coverage to be able to start watching them.
YouTube is offering downloads based on your past browsing habits and also takes account of what channels you are subscribed to. There was a channel-based design relaunch at the end of 2013 and the ever-popular content provider says that this has subsequently boosted channel subscriptions by nearly 50%.
Android phones are great for watching internet video while you are out and about and on the go and to get started you need the YouTube app which might already be on your home screen or can be found on the app menu.
Simply open up the app and touch a video to start watching it. Simply scroll down the list of video content, find the one you want and tap the screen where you see the name or icon on the list. If you want to search for a video then press the search button while you are in the YouTube app and then type a keyword or phrase relating to the content that you are looking for.
Once you have started watching your video you probably want to flip the phone over to landscape so that you get the best viewing experience and for more options you can touch the screen to see the onscreen video controls.
It is worth remembering that if you have a Google account you automatically have a YouTube account as well so log in to your YouTube account when you start using the YouTube so that you are offered content that is based on your previous searches or preferences.
Remember to observe copyright and terms of service issues when it comes to downloading content and that means that not all YouTube videos can be view on your mobile device. If you want to share a video then touch the upload button to shoot and then instantly send a video to YouTube.
Android phones and YouTube make a great combination and even when you are offline you can always find entertainment and something to watch.
Remember to respect intellectual property with video downloads
Downloading
Software like YTD offers you the chance to connect and download when you have mobile coverage or when you are hooked up to a Wi-Fi connection. You can then watch content offline when you are outside of your coverage and without having to panic about costly video downloads over 3G racking up a tasty bill for you at the end of the month.
YouTube is quick to point out a clear distinction between watching the videos online and downloading them and you have to be mindful of copyright restrictions and their terms of service, you also need to be online for the first second when you press play so make sure you have data coverage to be able to start watching them.
More channels
YouTube is offering downloads based on your past browsing habits and also takes account of what channels you are subscribed to. There was a channel-based design relaunch at the end of 2013 and the ever-popular content provider says that this has subsequently boosted channel subscriptions by nearly 50%.
Watching on your Android phone
Android phones are great for watching internet video while you are out and about and on the go and to get started you need the YouTube app which might already be on your home screen or can be found on the app menu.
Simply open up the app and touch a video to start watching it. Simply scroll down the list of video content, find the one you want and tap the screen where you see the name or icon on the list. If you want to search for a video then press the search button while you are in the YouTube app and then type a keyword or phrase relating to the content that you are looking for.
Once you have started watching your video you probably want to flip the phone over to landscape so that you get the best viewing experience and for more options you can touch the screen to see the onscreen video controls.
Google account
It is worth remembering that if you have a Google account you automatically have a YouTube account as well so log in to your YouTube account when you start using the YouTube so that you are offered content that is based on your previous searches or preferences.
Remember to observe copyright and terms of service issues when it comes to downloading content and that means that not all YouTube videos can be view on your mobile device. If you want to share a video then touch the upload button to shoot and then instantly send a video to YouTube.
Android phones and YouTube make a great combination and even when you are offline you can always find entertainment and something to watch.
Remember to respect intellectual property with video downloads
