YouTube just added three new podcast features but they are only for Premium subscribers
YouTube has introduced three new podcast features exclusively for Premium subscribers. These updates aim to enhance the podcast listening experience and compete with other audio platforms. The new features include an On-the-go mode, Auto speed adjustment, and an expanded Ask Music recommendation tool.
- ▪YouTube Premium subscribers will gain access to three new podcast features.
- ▪The On-the-go mode provides an audio-friendly layout for easier listening during activities.
- ▪Auto speed adjusts playback speed based on the audio content, enhancing the listening experience.
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There is good news for YouTube Premium subscribers who love podcasts, as the platform just announced three new features heading their way. This update shows how serious YouTube is about competing with audio-first apps like Spotify and Apple Podcasts, especially as Netflix is also ramping up its investment in video podcasts. What are the new podcast features for Youtube Premium subscribers? YouTube The first addition is On-the-go mode, which is the most useful feature of the three. When you are running, commuting, or just doing something else with your hands, it switches your podcast to an audio-friendly layout with a static image and easy controls to skip forward or backward. It is live on Android now and coming to iOS in the months ahead.
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