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Juno – A YouTube Client for Vision Pro (christianselig.com)

686 points by axxl · 929 days ago · 357 comments on HN

Article summary

The article introduces Juno, a YouTube client app for Apple Vision Pro, developed by Christian Selig, the creator of Apollo. The app uses the YouTube embed API to play videos, allowing for a native visionOS UI while still showing ads. The app is available on the App Store for $5 and offers features like automatic aspect ratio detection and native controls for video playback. The developer aims to add more features, such as comment viewing and caption controls, in future updates.

Main themes

  • YouTube API usage
  • Vision Pro app development
  • Ad revenue and monetization
  • App uniqueness and value
  • Terms of service and potential conflicts
  • User experience and interface design
  • Business models and revenue streams
  • Platform limitations and workarounds

What commenters say

  • The app's use of the YouTube embed API may not be allowed by YouTube's terms of service, potentially leading to a cease and desist order.
  • The developer's decision to not block ads is seen as a way to avoid conflicts with Google, but some commenters argue that ads can be intrusive and annoying.
  • Some commenters question the app's value and uniqueness, suggesting that others could easily replicate its features.
  • The app's ability to provide a better user experience than YouTube's own app is seen as a justification for its existence, despite potential issues with YouTube's terms of service.
  • The use of web views instead of APIs is seen as a more tolerated approach, similar to how multipurpose web browsers operate.
  • The developer's choice to sell the app as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription is seen as a low-risk approach, with minimal downside if YouTube were to cut off access.
  • Some commenters argue that YouTube removing or paywalling the embed API would be a drastic and unlikely move, given its widespread use.
  • Others argue that the app's existence is a temporary solution, and that YouTube may eventually develop its own app for Vision Pro, rendering Juno obsolete.