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YouTube Music podcast is finally rolling out to more countries
(www.androidcentral.com)
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this post was submitted on 18 Jul 2023
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What do apps like this have when there are open-source alternatives like AntennaPod? I saw the article mentions being able to play videos too?
Google is chasing the "ease of use aspect". A mobile OS has to have a notes app, a mail app, a chat app (in Google's case abundance of chat apps) and a podcast app. Google can track your personal podcast preferences, listening habits, etc.
Personally, I would not choose to use any default Google app. There are lots of better alternatives.
Probably exclusive content and proprietary tech so you use your favorite podcast player. 🤮
I guess most that will use YouTube music will see it as a convenience type thing. If I was in say android auto and my default search is on YouTube music being able to have it just play the podcast I was looking for would be very convenient.