New YouTube Android Player API and some applications to explore: Stakes; Opportunities for Developers and Users.
Pre-announced at Google I/O 2012, it is official since December
21, 2012 as experimental.
‘’Adding a high-quality video
experience to your Android application just got a whole lot easier ‘’ has
mentioned the Youtube team developers.
In fact, henceforth you can
embed and play YouTube videos in your app using the new YouTube
Android Player API. This release include: High-quality video playback supported on Android
2.2 (Froyo) or newer; Easy integration with your Android application (no WebView required);
Full screen and orientation change support ;Closed captions display ;Support for YouTube ads ;Integration with the Android YouTube app using a standard set of YouTube Intents.
Full screen and orientation change support ;Closed captions display ;Support for YouTube ads ;Integration with the Android YouTube app using a standard set of YouTube Intents.
The library is supported on Android devices running version 4.2.16 or newer of the Android YouTube app.
You can use the YouTubeApiServiceUtil class' isYouTubeApiServiceAvailable method to confirm that a device is compatible.
You can use the YouTubeApiServiceUtil class' isYouTubeApiServiceAvailable method to confirm that a device is compatible.
Youtude recommends for a simple embed, use the YouTubeStandalonePlayer. To build a sophisticated user interface, try
the YouTubePlayerView or the YouTubePlayerFragment.
Here are a few interesting apps available presented by Youtube Team to explore: Flipboard: all your news and life’s great moments in one place. BuzzFeed : delivers original reporting, scoops, and the hottest social content on the web. 9x9.tv : enables users to discover and watch curated, topical videos that are organized into TV-like channels. SoundTracking : lets people use their mobile phone or tablet to share their music moments and favorite jams with friends and family. And Skimble : helps you get in shape with high-quality exercise videos led by professional trainers.
Here are a few interesting apps available presented by Youtube Team to explore: Flipboard: all your news and life’s great moments in one place. BuzzFeed : delivers original reporting, scoops, and the hottest social content on the web. 9x9.tv : enables users to discover and watch curated, topical videos that are organized into TV-like channels. SoundTracking : lets people use their mobile phone or tablet to share their music moments and favorite jams with friends and family. And Skimble : helps you get in shape with high-quality exercise videos led by professional trainers.
The documentation is available to learn more.
