Google To Shut Down Podcasts App, Making Users Shift To YouTube Music

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1. Google discontinues Podcasts app, pushes users towards YouTube Music.

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2. Podcasts app to be phased out by end of 2024.

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3. Users urged to transfer subscriptions to YouTube Music by April.

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4. Email notifications notify users of transition, offer subscription export.

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5. Integration of podcast functionalities into YouTube Music completed last year.

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6. Consolidation aims to provide music and podcasts in one platform.

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7. Podcasts app still accessible but advised to migrate before April.

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8. Despite high downloads, only 4% prefer Podcasts app.

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9. Google enhances podcast features in YouTube Music, introduces RSS feed.

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10. Chrome's new feature, 'Tab Declutter,' aims to streamline browsing.

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