Apple nixes YouTube

Take That, Google: Apple Pulls YouTube App From iOS 6

But the impact will be minor because Google will offer its own app

By Tom Taulli, InvestorPlace Contributor Aug 7, 2012, 11:17 am EDT August 7, 2012

There seems to be little love between Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Google (NASDAQ:GOOG). The latest move? Well, Apple has

nixed YouTube from the built-in apps on the iOS 6 platform. This will impact both the iPad and iPhone.

Apple provided no reason for the move. But it’s probably another way to push back on Google’s Android, which continues to get lots of traction.

And yes, Google is in the process of putting together a new app for Apple’s iTunes Store, which shouldn’t be difficult. Interestingly enough, this may be better for Google anyway. After all, the built-in app had no advertisements and was highly restricted in terms of Apple’s requirements. Besides, YouTube is the dominant brand in online video and should quickly become one of the top mobile apps offered for iOS.

Tom Taulli is the author of various books. They include Artificial Intelligence Basics and the Robotic Process Automation Handbook. His upcoming book is called Generative AI: How ChatGPT and other AI Tools Will Revolutionize Business.

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