The letter reads: “We recently became aware of a
Microsoft-authored Youtube application for Windows Phone 8 available at http://www.windowsphone.com/enus/store/app/youtube/dcbb1ac6a89adf11a49000237de2db9e.
It appears that the application: (1) allows users to download videos from
Youtube; (2) prevent the display of advertisements in video playbacks; and
(3)
plays videos that our partners have restricted from playback on certain platforms (e.g mobile devices with limited feature sets). These features directly harm our content creators and violate our Terms of Service. We request that you immediately withdraw this application from the Windows Phone Store.”
(3)
plays videos that our partners have restricted from playback on certain platforms (e.g mobile devices with limited feature sets). These features directly harm our content creators and violate our Terms of Service. We request that you immediately withdraw this application from the Windows Phone Store.”
Microsoft has since replied that it will include advertising
in the app to fulfill Youtube’s Term of Service. “We’d be more than happy to
include advertising but need Google to provide us access to the necessary
APIs,” it said.
“In light of Larry Page’s comments today calling for more
interoperability and less negativity, we look forward to solving this matter
together for our mutual customers,” Microsoft added.
Okay, we are waiting. Microsoft, you have 5 more days.
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