It appears that YouTube has begun blocking use of native video API on some devices, including the popular Popcorn Hour C-200 because they lack a license from the company.
Users can still access videos using Flash but will not be able to directly access YouTube videos.
Many current TV-connecting devices already have the license however, such as TiVO DVRs, Apple TV, and Bravia HDTVs. Handheld devices such as iPods and smartphones are immune from the blocks.
It is still unclear why the change of heart has occurred but many speculate that content providers, who are increasingly more important to current and future revenue for the video streaming site, have had some say in the decision.
Many current TV-connecting devices already have the license however, such as TiVO DVRs, Apple TV, and Bravia HDTVs. Handheld devices such as iPods and smartphones are immune from the blocks.
It is still unclear why the change of heart has occurred but many speculate that content providers, who are increasingly more important to current and future revenue for the video streaming site, have had some say in the decision.
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