YouTube streaming music service might come out in Q1 2014

Looks like we’ll have to wait until the first quarter of next year before we catch a glimpse of YouTube’s take on Spotify. All Things D reported that YouTube wants to work on the product more despite having the necessary licensing deals done. The Verge cited some of the rumoured features including background playback, offline syncing and “no ads on millions of songs.” It will supposedly come with a free version or a premium version that would cost around US$10.

YouTube arrives on Nintendo 3DS, does not support 3D clips

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If you’ve been lamenting the lack of YouTube on your Nintendo 3DS device, the wait is over as the YouTube app is finally available on the 3DS eShop. Ironically though, the video streaming app on the 3DS does not support 3D YouTube clips. The videos are streamed on the top screen and the bottom screen serves as a touchscreen control hub. You can also use the shoulder buttons to navigate, the directional pad to scroll, or the stylus to control everything.

Source: Tech Crunch

Gmail adds more quick action buttons

Google’s Gmail service has added more functionality to the email app with more quick-action buttons that appear beside the email subject line. Dropbox folder and Google Docs can be accessed through quick actions; Seamless users can rate and review restaurants by clicking the review button; YouTube and Vimeo videos can be opened through the view video button; and OpenTable lets you edit your dinner reservation through your inbox.

YouTube officially debuts Google+-powered commenting system

A new commenting system makes its official debut on streaming video site YouTube. The conversation-style commenting arranges comments based on factors such as people you know, allows for easy moderation through auto-approval and word filters, and allows for private conversations with people in your circle. International roll out of the new system will start soon.

Source: Engadget