YouTube 2.1 Android App available for download

Google has released the latest YouTube app, version 2.1, which is already available on the Android Market. This launch means that YouTube app updates aren’t tied to Android OS releases anymore. According to Google Mobile blog, The app was rebuilt from the ground up to mirror the YouTube desktop experience and is the fastest, most intuitive YouTube mobile app to date.

What’s new in YouTube 2.1?

+ In-page playback: you can read the video description, browse related, rate or flag videos without having to interrupt video playback.
+ Posting comments: you can post a comment while the video is playing, just like on the desktop website.
+ Subscription updates: we've made it easier to access new videos from your subscriptions. If you are signed into your account, you will see all your subscription updates right on the home screen of the app.
+ New full-screen UI: To enter full-screen mode simply rotate the phone. The new player controls make it easier to seek within the video, and you can pause or resume the playback by just tapping on the screen.

The new YouTube app only works on devices running Android 2.2. To install it, search for 'YouTube' in Android Market. It also comes pre-installed on many upcoming Android 2.3 devices, such as the Samsung Nexus S.