TECH - Google Podcasts To Sunset in 2024 YouTube Music Rises As Podcasting Hub | Benzinga
Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google has disclosed its plans to shut down the Google Podcasts app later in 2024, redirecting its users to the YouTube Music platform.
This move is part of Google's strategy to consolidate its podcast offerings and enhance the podcast experience on YouTube Music by focusing on discovery, community, and seamless switching between audio and video podcasts.
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Google's decision is motivated by user behavior, with only 4% of weekly podcast users ...