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Spotify is adding users faster than it thought it would
After a short COVID-19 related slump in Q1 2020 and a rebound in Q2, Spotify saw big growth in subscriber numbers for its latest earnings period.
Stitcher redesign brings cleaner look and new features to the podcast app
You'll have more control over playback speed and episode downloads.
Porsche bakes Apple Podcasts and Apple Music lyrics into its Taycan EV
It's the first native integration of the Podcasts app into any car.
Google Assistant can now play Spotify podcasts on your Nest speakers
Users around the world can now use Google’s Assistant to play and control Spotify podcasts in English.
Google Assistant will play podcasts from third-party services like Spotify
Google is adding support for third-party podcast services in Assistant, including Spotify.
Spotify opens its music library to DIY podcasters
Spotify is testing a new podcast format that organizes songs from its library and spoken segments as a playlist for each episode.
Spotify makes it easier to add people to collaborative playlists
Spotify is making it easier to add friends and family to your playlists.
Apple confirms it bought podcast curation app Scout FM earlier this year
Apple has purchased Scout FM, an app that makes it easy to find podcasts tailored to your tastes.
Get ready for more Spotify podcasts to become TV shows and movies
Need further proof of podcasting's immense cultural value? Earlier this morning, Spotify announced a multi-year deal giving the production house Chernin Entertainment first crack at adapting its podcasts into movies and television shows. “As we continue to expand our content ambitions, we are thrilled to collaborate with Peter Chernin, who, along with his exceptional team, are the perfect partners to help us share these stories with audiences across mediums and around the world," said Spotify Chief Content Officer Dawn Ostroff in a statement.
Spotify is testing polls to make podcasts more interactive
Spotify will let podcasters survey their listeners with a new poll tool.
Deezer's country selector lets you listen to music and podcasts like a local
Deezer is giving subscribers a nifty way to explore the music of different countries and cultures.
Spotify belatedly adds notifications for new podcast episodes
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 of the feature, go to a podcast’s show page on Spotify and click “follow.”
Amazon Music is the latest streaming service to add podcasts
It'll have exclusive shows from hosts like Will Smith, Becky G and DJ Khaled.
Google makes it easier to find local news through Podcasts and Assistant
Google Nest speakers will read you local news, even if it only appeared in print.
Audible has a new, cheaper plan (if you can do without the book credits)
It's also merging Gold and Premium plans into a single subscription.
Deezer now has an analytics app for podcasters
Streaming service Deezer has launched a dedicated analytics app for podcast creators, joining other podcasting platforms already offering analytics like Google Podcasts and Stitcher.
Spotify's Daily Sports playlist combines music and podcasts
Daily Sports playlists will feature a mix of music and podcasts.
Mark and Jay Duplass are making podcasts for Spotify
Spotify’s ever-growing podcast empire got another boost today: The company announced that Mark and Jay Duplass have signed on with the company to create exclusive podcasts.
Spotify debuts video podcasts for select shows
Thanks to a report in May, we already knew Spotify was testing video podcasts. Today, the streaming service announced the format’s official debut on a handful of shows. Basically, podcast creators can upload videos they make while recording their shows to play alongside the audio.
Apple News adds audio stories and a daily podcast
It also introduced local news hubs for select cities and regions.