For those not aware, a few months ago after reaching out to me, YouTube contacted the App Store stating that Juno does not adhere to YouTube guidelines and modifies the website in a way they don’t approve of, and alludes to their trademarks and iconography. I don’t personally agree with this, as Juno is just a web view, and acts as little more than a browser extension that modifies CSS to make the website and video player look more “visionOS” like.
  • katy ✨@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
    4·
    1 hour ago

    this sort of thing is exactly why mozilla, firefox, and - more specifically - a non-profit internet is essential to it’s survival. two for profit ad-driven companies being the gatekeepers of the internet is horrible.

  • misk@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    4·
    1 hour ago

    I was extremely surprised that Apple let Christian publish this originally, they have blocked alternative YouTube clients for years. At the time I thought that Apple is doing this to spite Google who didn’t release native app for VisionOS. Christian had a good relationship with Apple and could deliver something high quality so there’s that too. Curious that they changed their mind but it’s safe to assume Apple and Google had to work it out.

    Sent from Apollo Voyager

    • RunningInRVA@lemmy.worldEnglish
      36·
      7 hours ago

      He’s a great developer but he needs to find a way not to be so reliant on giant tech companies to make his apps viable.

      • TeddE@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 hour ago

        All technology development stands on the shoulders of giants. It’s unethical for modern giants to refuse to continue the tradition.

    • noodlejetski@lemm.eeEnglish
      332·
      6 hours ago

      the app in question was

      1. on Apple App Store
      2. for Vision Pro

      so your alternatives might not be the best fit here.

  • HuxEnglish
    4·
    6 hours ago

    I hope this frees up time to invest more time in a passion project for himself. I want nothing but contentment for that guy.