Category: Podcasts

Spotify makes it easier to add people to collaborative playlists

[ad_1] For obvious reasons, remote collaboration is now more popular than ever. Spotify is taking note. Today, it’s rolling out a few changes to make its Collaborative Playlist feature even easier to use. You’ll now see an “Add User” button in the playlist header, so you can quickly add contributors. The header will also show […]

Apple reportedly bought the topic-based podcast app Scout FM

[ad_1] Apple has purchased Scout FM, an app that makes it easy to find podcasts tailored to your tastes, according to Bloomberg. Rather than just letting you choose individual podcasts, Scout FM curates them based on your listening history. Much like YouTube or TikTok, its AI algorithms adjust to your preferences over time, removing things […]

Get ready for more Spotify podcasts to become TV shows and movies

[ad_1] According to Deadline, part of the deal involves the two companies jointly hiring a development exec to work inside Spotify, finding projects worth pursuing and helping to invest where needed to beef up scripts in development. While it’s not clear if Spotify and Chernin have landed on the right person year, their arrangement has […]

Spotify is testing polls to make podcasts more interactive

[ad_1] Spotify is still testing this feature, so it’s only available on a few podcasts to start. You’ll find it alongside The Rewatchables, Incredible Feats with Dan Cummins, Crime Countdown and more. During the test phase, about 90 percent of users across all markets will have access to Polls on iOS and Android devices. If […]

Deezer’s country selector lets you listen to music and podcasts like a local

[ad_1] When you switch countries, your language settings won’t change as well, so need to worry about getting lost in the interface. Besides localized recommendations for music, podcasts and audiobooks, you’ll see any local shows that are set to take place in that country. You can switch regions through Deezer’s settings menu. The feature is […]

Spotify belatedly adds notifications for new podcast episodes

[ad_1] Spotify has rolled out mobile push notifications for new podcast episodes starting today, the streaming app announced in a statement. It’s a relatively small development, but one that indicates Spotify is continuing to strengthen its podcast offerings — although it’s also playing catch-up to apps that have long had this feature. To take advantage […]

Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and Assistant

[ad_1] You’ll also be able to find local news through Google Assistant. When you ask a Google Nest smart speaker to “play local news” or “play news about [your city],” you’ll hear local news stories in both native audio and a text-to-speech voice. Google says you can think of the latter as its version of […]

Audible has a new, cheaper plan (if you can do without the book credits)

[ad_1] What you won’t get are credits for audiobooks that aren’t included in the Plus library. For those, you’ll need Audible Premium Plus, which replaces the Gold and Platinum plans. With that $14.95/month subscription, you’ll receive one credit per month for any audiobook of your choosing. If you were on the Platinum plan, you’ll be […]

Deezer now has an analytics app for podcasters

[ad_1] Streaming service Deezer has launched a dedicated analytics app for podcast creators, joining other podcasting platforms already offering analytics like Google Podcasts and Stitcher. Deezer is now the only streaming service to offer podcast insights on a mobile app, Deezer Head of Content Frédéric Antelme said in a statement. Analytics by Deezer organizes your […]