Google-owned video sharing site YouTube has announced the expansion of its catalogue of videos accessible by mobile phone.According to the company, YouTube for Mobile will now give users access to "the largest repository of mobile video content available".
Consumers with streaming capable phones and a 3G operator will now be able to view "tens of millions" of videos, YouTube added.
Additionally, they will be able to personalise their experience by setting up YouTube accounts, favourites and channels, as well as being able to upload directly from mobile devices to share videos "instantly".
As part of the new experience, users will also have the ability to rate and comment on videos directly from their mobile handsets.
Commenting on its new services, the company stated: "The expansion of YouTube's mobile offering will improve the user experience, giving YouTube users the ability to engage the world of video anytime and anywhere.
"With more mobile functionality and features, YouTube for Mobile will also allow users to develop more innovative original content directly from their mobile devices and encourage new users to share and engage the community."
YouTube for Mobile is available in many countries across the world, including the US, the UK, Japan, Russia, Germany, France and Italy.
Search engine provider Google acquired the video-sharing site in October 2006 in a $1.65 billion stock-for-stock transaction, although YouTube continues to operate independently.
