YouTube Premium is getting three new features for podcasts
Android Authority • • technology
Key Points:
- YouTube Premium is introducing three new features for podcast listeners: On-the-go mode, Auto speed, and an expanded Ask Music feature, aimed at enhancing the listening experience.
- On-the-go mode provides easier access to playback controls for background videos, improving usability for mobile users, while Auto speed adjusts playback speed based on speech pace and content density.
- The Ask Music feature, initially launched for music, is now extended to podcasts, offering personalized recommendations based on genre, mood, and user listening habits.
- On-the-go mode and Auto speed are currently available to Premium subscribers on Android, with plans to roll out to iOS devices in the coming months; Ask Music is accessible in select countries immediately.
- YouTube remains a major platform for podcasts, with over one billion monthly active viewers, and continues to enhance features specifically for Premium users to improve podcast consumption.