Cartoon HD is back in the headlines this week after another controversy regarding video and file streaming services offered by the creators. Cartoon HD was in the limelight for all the wrong reasons for a major part of 2014, as it continually disappeared and reappeared from iTunes and the App Store.
The makers faced a lot of legal issues, which ultimately led to the application being shifted on to a website and a change of ownership. Cartoon HD operates quite similarly to Netflix and Hulu, although, they went under the scanner after a production house filed a lawsuit against them for live streaming videos, even before they released in certain parts of the globe, resulting in losses for the makers.
Cartoon HD feature two major downsides at the moment, the first being copycat websites that change the name slightly to avoid legal hassles, but escape the eyes of the users. As a result, users end up in the copycat websites, which do not offer genuine services and lose time, as a result.
The second problem is a tad more complicated. As Cartoon HD is not an app anymore, the website streaming the videos does not necessarily store the video. They are stored in the individual databases of the uploader. Hence, the makers of Cartoon HD will not run into trouble for the videos as they do not hold the rights of storage! The downside is that, the collection of videos has reduced, and most recent movies are not found.
The bogus websites sometimes offer authentic-looking antimalware software, fooling users into visiting the website. Some genuine websites are offering free download to combat the situation. Cartoon HD does not ask for payments of any sort, but the bogus websites seek a small fee from every visitor. Hence, if you are looking for Cartoon HD and come across a website asking you to register in exchange for cash, stay away!
Cartoon HD is still facing a few minor issues with the authorities, which are expected to be sorted out soon. Your favorite live streaming app could be back online in full force quicker than you know it! Cartoon HD is very popular around the globe and influences a major part of the internet community. Hence, their every move is currently under the scanner, and one false step could lead to another major catastrophe.
Cartoon HD is a major threat to Netflix, primarily since they do not patronize any major firm. Do you utilize the services offered by Cartoon HD? Did you miss the app while it was gone? Let us know via the Comments Section below. Stay tuned for additional news, reports and updates from the world of technology!