Users of the most veterans Apple devices received a cold water jug after the last update of the YouTube application for iOS and iPados, as happened a few hours ago with WhatsApp. For a few days, the popular video application decided Increase your minimum requirements And now It is not available for a concrete list of iPhone and iPad which cannot be updated to iOS 16Leaving many users without access to future improvements or safety corrections on the platform.
What models affected can no longer use YouTube?
This movement coincides with the usual requirements of WWDC requirements, the annual developer Apple, where news is generally occurring for software and hardware. Although in the official notes of Version 20.22.1 de Youtube does not specify major changes beyond “correction of errors and performance improvements”, the truth is that the application now It can only be used in these devices with iOS or iPados 16 or more.
Compatibility adjustment mainly affects the devices launched over six years agoAmong which are several very popular iPades and iPads in its time. These are the models that have lost access to the new versions of the application:
- iPhone 7
- iPhone 7 Plus
- iPhone 6S
- iPhone 6S Plus
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
- iPad Air 2
- iPad mini 4
All these devices stagnate in the old versions of iOS / iPados And, as a result, they cannot or download new YouTube updates or receive technical assistance if problems arise. Although it is true that these iPhones are already unusual today, many houses always reuse the old iPads – like Air 2 or Mini 4 – especially so that the little ones take advantage of videos on YouTube.
Can I continue to use the application if I have already installed it?
Those who continue to use one of these models can continue to use the installed YouTube application (As long as they do not uninstall), but they must keep in mind that they will cease to receive updates, new functions or security fixes. If at any time they decide to restore the device or delete the application, they will not be able to download it from the App Store. In addition, incompatibilities could occur as YouTube services evolve.
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Why does Youtube bring these changes?
These types of decisions generally meet the need to focus on more recent devices and optimize development. Maintaining support for very old operating systems involves more resources, in addition to limiting the incorporation of modern functions linked to reproduction, safety or compatibility with new technologies. Google, like the other major developers, opts for these policies to guarantee a stable and safe experience for most users.
If you have one of Affected iPon or iPad and you are a frequent YouTube userThe options are updated to a more current device – than IOS 16 or higher support – if you want to continue to take advantage of both news and support. In some cases, YouTube is accessible by the web browser, although with limitations with regard to the native application.
