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> Google must write an app that works on that device. Why? Saying they must support Roku devices is a pretty firm (and strange) stance to take. Where does
by atomicUpdate 5y ago
> Google must write an app that works on that device.
Why? Saying they must support Roku devices is a pretty firm (and strange) stance to take. Where does the line get drawn on what devices they do or don't have to support?
> I think it's time we have legislation that working apps cannot be removed from platforms over stupid corporate spats.
This would certainly have unintended consequences. What do you consider "stupid corporate spats"? Why should Google be forced to support codecs on HW they don't manufacture?
- hundchenkatze 5y agoI believe they mean that if Google _wants_ YoutubeTV to run on Roku's devices then Google must write an app that supports that hardware, not that Google must support all devices in existence.
- JediWing 5y agoYes, exactly what I meant. If they want to be on the device, write within the bounds of the device and support it throughout it's lifetime. Don't hold your massive customer base as leverage after having supported multiple apps on the platform since forever.