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  YouTube Music  has introduced a new auto-download feature for podcasts, following the discontinuation of Google’s Podcast app. Users can activate this feature by navigating to the show page, tapping on settings, selecting “Save to library,” and enabling auto-downloads. However, it remains unclear whether the app automatically deletes episodes after listening, a feature present in the now-retired Google Podcasts app. The transition to YouTube Music as the primary podcast platform may pose challenges for some users, but the company is working on simplifying the user experience with upcoming updates. The auto-download feature, available on version 6.21 for both Android and iOS, is a welcomed addition for podcast enthusiasts. Its convenience eliminates the need for manual episode downloads. Yet, there’s a need for clarification on whether the app removes episodes after they’ve been listened to, a detail that users hope the platform will address or enhance in the future. Despite ...

  In a significant announcement on its 25th birthday, Google has decided to bid farewell to its podcast service, Google Podcasts, just six years after its inception. The tech giant revealed that users will now be able to enjoy podcasts via  YouTube Music , signaling a strategic shift in their audio content delivery. Google cited statistics indicating that 23% of weekly podcast users in the United States already prefer to consume podcasts through YouTube, whereas only 4% express a preference for Google Podcasts. To capitalize on this trend, Google plans to invest more in YouTube Music in 2024, aiming to provide a more immersive experience for fans of Google Podcasts and YouTube Music alike. While Google has announced the transition from Google Podcasts to YouTube Music, they have yet to specify a precise date for this changeover. Nevertheless, the YouTube Music team has indicated that they will offer tools and functionalities to facilitate the migration for existing Google Podc...