IT House May 4 news, according to 9to5 Google reported that YouTube Go was first released as a lightweight Android app in 2016, optimized for low-end hardware and limited cellular connectivity. Google YouTube announced today that it will close the YouTube Go app "starting in August."
The main YouTube app is the expected alternative, with official claims that Google has made various optimizations to major customers in recent years. And, there's more:
"Specifically, we've improved the performance of entry-level devices or devices that watch YouTube on slower networks. We've also built additional user controls to help viewers with limited data reduce the use of mobile data – stay tuned for more updates! ”
As a result, specialized apps are no longer needed, especially the YouTube Go client that lacks the ability to "comment, post, create content, and use dark themes." In fact, the last update to YouTube Go was in October 2021. Currently, it has more than 500 million installs.
"When we launched YouTube Go in 2016, it was designed for audiences where connectivity, data pricing, and low-end devices were preventing us from delivering the best experience in the main YouTube app."
In just six years, the specifications of Android phones have improved across the board. YouTube is no longer considering launching a GO version for low-end device performance.
However, it does raise questions about the state of Android Go and its future needs. In the short term, Android 12 (the Go version) was released last December, bringing UI redesign, faster app launch times, guest access, and other features. Other remaining Go variant apps include Google (search), Assistant, Maps, Navigation, Gmail, and Gallery.
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