YouTube TV service launched in US

YouTube users in a number of major cities in the United States can now watch TV via the video service.

The service is currently only available in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Philadelphia. YouTube wants to expand to more areas within the United States. YouTube TV or eventually also be available outside the US, is not known.

Apart from live television viewing, users can also record unlimited programs via their smartphone, tablet or computer. Each recording is retained nine months.