Unfortunately not Open Source: https://gitlab.futo.org/videostreaming/grayjay/-/blob/master/LICENSE
I'll keep using NewPipe. Their software seems neat, I'll happly pay for it, but no way I'll do if there is licence like that.
Edit: They say the licence is only temporary. Let's keep an eye which one they'll choose later.
Louis explains the license in the video. You can fork it and modify it, but if you fill it up with ads, spyware, malware etc., they fill fuck you.
That's their goal. They have good intentions. But it also means no commercial use.
You can't do "Hey, can you add this feature to this app, I'll pay you" or "Here is much improved version you can buy from me" or "We give you paid support and help for this software for your company". Eventually all improvements bounce back to original creators anyway, see: vital paid Wordpress theme ecosystem, most of them being GPL licenced.
With project getting bigger such restriction can be almost as bad as with propietary app. Like, imagine Linux kernel but only with Linus Torvalds having right to sell computers with it or offer any services making money.
I sympathise with his reasoning for the license but still, that sucks.
I think I'll try it anyway, though. It's trying to solve a real issue.
Is there any way to view live content in New pipe? I love watching the young Turks when it's on, but I have to use the YouTube app because I cannot figure out how to watch a live broadcast in new pipe.
Better revanced = NewPipe
No algorithms, no Google tracking
User experience Newpipe is absolute trash
Not wrong but it functions the best of them all and is the most reliable. I like LibreTube, but it'll stop working a lot for me when NewPipe never fails. I just wish I could get my YouTube front page and recommended on there, I like my algos.
I personally find LibreTube even better, since it syncs with your Piped account.
And it doesn't connect directly to google servers, so google doesn't see your ip. Also, unlike the base-version of Newpipe it has sponsorblock and return youtube dislike baked in. There's a fork that adds those back in, though.
Only drawback is that LibreTubes app is less mature. Looks sexy, but it doesn't work that great on tablets, for example. Also the instances aren't always online, or that fast, so sometimes viewing videos on libretube might be a struggle
But you cant cast videos to SmartTube with it. So i think Revanced has the better versatility.
Neat idea. I'm going to watch how this develops but I don't see it ever becoming much of a thing until there is iOS support. I'm not an iPhone user. Just realistic.
Almost no third party frontend supports iOS because of their absolutely shitty sideloading limitations and they still work great...
I will keep a eye on it but till the license changes I will stick with my tried and true Newpipe and Libretube apps. Both of those are "improved revanced" to me already but the idea of multiple sources is a cool one, not new but certainly cool and I haven't seen Nebula in other attempts but I just wish people could agree on a addon standard to implement services for various of those apps and media centers at once!
Can you cast videos to SmartTube/TV?
That's the thing im missing from those apps and it seems its not possible.
The app needs two things: YouTube SponsorBlock, and the ability to tag creators and filter by tag/interest. I'm really hopeful they add those two things, and I'd be a convert.
Oh and an android TV version while you're at it ^^
Oh and an android TV version while you're at it
It could hardly get better than SmartTubeNext.
Something about Louis just strikes me as extremely untrustworthy. I'm not sure what it is, but it's definitely there.
everything I've ever seen about the guy is legit. he works for consumer rights, if you want untrustworthy look at Apple.
New York accent? I've occasionally watched his videos for years, and he seems to be a decent guy. He may be an asshole IRL for all I know, but generally supports stuff like right to repair, privacy, ad-blockers, etc. He's a business owner, so he's pro-business biased when consumers aren't being completely shafted. He's YouTuber, so he likely has narcissistic tendencies.
Met him IRL. Super nice, but he's got a hard edge which might put people off.
He might come off as edgy but honestly he's one of the few people I trust online. Dude did amaizing stuff with right to repair stuff too.
Brand new alpha video player app already has background play, Floatplane devs in shambles
dope app
And if it ever gains much popularity, Youtube will find ways to break its ability to source videos from their platform.
Love the aggregation idea! Gonna check back onto it after some months, until then I'm sticking with good ol' Revanced.
Kind of a moot point compared to the other points raised here, but I won't be using this until there is a light theme. Why did they not launch with a light theme? Idk
Not Foss so not an option
This idea has definitely been tried before and has consistently failed
The new home of /r/Android on Lemmy and the Fediverse!
Android news, reviews, tips, and discussions about rooting, tutorials, and apps.
🔗Universal Link: !android@lemdro.id
💡Content Philosophy:
Content which benefits the community (news, rumours, and discussions) is generally allowed and is valued over content which benefits only the individual (technical questions, help buying/selling, rants, self-promotion, etc.) which will be removed if it's in violation of the rules.
Support, technical, or app related questions belong in: !askandroid@lemdro.id
For fresh communities, lemmy apps, and instance updates: !lemdroid@lemdro.id
📰Our communities below
Stay on topic: All posts should be related to the Android OS or ecosystem.
No support questions, recommendation requests, rants, or bug reports: Posts must benefit the community rather than the individual. Please post to !askandroid@lemdro.id.
Describe images/videos, no memes: Please include a text description when sharing images or videos. Post memes to !androidmemes@lemdro.id.
No self-promotion spam: Active community members can post their apps if they answer any questions in the comments. Please do not post links to your own website, YouTube, blog content, or communities.
No reposts or rehosted content: Share only the original source of an article, unless it's not available in English or requires logging in (like Twitter). Avoid reposting the same topic from other sources.
No editorializing titles: You can add the author or website's name if helpful, but keep article titles unchanged.
No piracy or unverified APKs: Do not share links or direct people to pirated content or unverified APKs, which may contain malicious code.
No unauthorized polls, bots, or giveaways: Do not create polls, use bots, or organize giveaways without first contacting mods for approval.
No offensive or low-effort content: Don't post offensive or unhelpful content. Keep it civil and friendly!
No affiliate links: Posting affiliate links is not allowed.
Our Communities
Lemmy App List
Chat and More