14 DAY TRIAL // Mobile phone owners have been able to access videos on YouTube for quite a while now, as the site offered its own mobile interface for this type of users, and also had a mobile application to view the files, only that most of the times they would find themselves reach a dead end.
Basically, mobile phone users willing to watch a video from YouTube didn't have the possibility to see it directly on the website, but had to open it in RealPlayer and then wait for the application to stream the video from the site. This time around, it seems that the issue has been fixed somehow, although not for everyone.
Users who own a handset with a web browser that supports flash will now be able to view the files directly from the YouTube site. This way, those who access http://m.youtube.com on their browser and search for the clip they’re interested in will be provided with the flash-based video as soon as they go to a video page.
While eliminating the need of using the RealPlayer to see the videos on the site, YouTube also offers now the full-screen version of the clips directly on the web browser. All that users have to do is click on the video once, and it will open in a new full-screen page.
Considering the fact that not everyone has a device with flash support in the browser, there is also the option to access the “Switch to standard video player” link below the video, as well as the “Switch to flash video player (beta)” one. Thus, users will be able to experience with both versions of the site, just to see which one suits them best. Just access YouTube on your mobile device to have a look at the changes that have been made to the website.