Google has announced the shutdown of the Google Podcasts app for users in the United States effective April 2, 2024, with a recommendation to switch to listening on the YouTube Music app instead.
The announcement was made last year that Google Podcasts would cease its services in 2024 without specifying the month. It is now clear that it will be discontinued on April 2 in the United States, while users in other countries can continue using it.
Users of the Google Podcasts app can choose to transfer their subscribed podcasts directly to YouTube Music within the app or export them as an OPML file to share with other podcast apps.
With over 500 million downloads on the Play Store, Google Podcasts has a significant user base, although it may not be substantial enough for Google to maintain long-term support.
Source: Bleeping Computer, Android Police
TLDR: Google Podcasts app will be shut down for users in the United States on April 2, 2024, with a suggestion to switch to YouTube Music for podcast listening. Users can transfer their podcasts to YouTube Music or export them as an OPML file.
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