YouPlayer
by Matt Amorin 2016
iOS 9 is here and has made a grand entrance with all of it's new features. Unfortunately, YouTube falls short with iOS 9 as it has yet to get on board with an updated app that is compatible with the new features of iOS 9 such as the undocked video option and the multitasking split screen. However, iOS users are in luck with a third party YouTube affiliate and their app, YouPlayer. Developed by Homegrown Software, the app is a free download from Apple App Store and gives users access to all the new iOS 9 features.
As shown above, YouPlayer is compatible with the new split-screen multitasking option. This allows any iPad user with and iPad Air 2 and up the ultimate way to watch a video and use another app at the same time. As a student in a 1:1 iPad learning environment, I now have the option of watching any video within the app and taking notes at the same time with a different app. Any student will be both excited and relieved having experienced the constant switching back and forth between apps, most of the time having to reload the video and go back to where they had originally left off, making it extremely time consuming. This logical and intuitive new feature will save users time and frustration, especially students.
Another extremely useful option is shown above. YouPlayer offers the option of undocking the video and then navigating throughout the rest of the iPad. While the video is playing, you can pause, stop, and exit out of the app. It also gives you the option of re-docking the video and going back into the app.
YouPlayer is a third party app. However, it has very little limitations. For example, I have yet to come across a video or playlist that is only exclusively on the YouTube app. YouPlayer also allows you to sign in, view your own profile and videos and also keeps a valid history of videos watched. The app is free and is filled with benefits and great features especially its compatibility with iOS 9. Download it now! Enjoy!
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