Google Podcasts Shutting Down: Users Urged to Move to YouTube Music
Google announced that its Podcasts app will be shutting down soon, prompting users to migrate their subscriptions to YouTube Music. The decision comes as part of Google’s plans to consolidate its audio services under YouTube.
Google Podcasts App to Close Soon
Migration to YouTube Music Required
Additional Time Provided for User Transition
Google Podcasts App Supported Due to Lack of YouTube Music Capabilities
Combining Efforts May Boost Google’s Presence in Podcast Space
Video Podcast Interest on the Rise
Spotify Strikes Deal with Universal Music Group for US Market
Shutdown Date Confirmed for US Users; Export Feature Available Until July 2024
Global Discontinuation Planned for 2024
As Google continues to track toward the April 2nd deadline for the United States, further details regarding global discontinuation are expected to be released. Meanwhile, users must take advantage of the provided migration options before the Google Podcasts app shuts down entirely.
