Well, we’ve finally received a real look into what Google is doing with its new podcast initiative on YouTube. Just a few days ago, we discussed how the company was testing a new experiment in YouTube Studio that lets content creators not only upload podcast audio but also mark existing video playlists as “Podcasts”. Additionally, […]
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Why I’m finally switching from YouTube Music over to Spotify
For years at this point, I’ve completely weaned myself off of owning physical music and/or a library of individually-purchased albums. For me, it was Google Play Music that sealed the deal and moved me from a place of simple interest in streaming music to a full-blown reliance on it. It took some time, but Google […]
Continue ReadingYou may soon be able to Live Share YouTube Music tracks right inside Google Meet calls
Google Meet is quickly gaining new and interesting tools for collaboration with your co-workers, colleagues, and peers. The tech giant is clearly hoping to make it one of the most competitive and useful video conferencing tools on the market, and while it’s already in the ranks with Zoom and others, it’s not satisfied with stopping […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music rolls out 5 awesome, new updates but it still has a lot of growing to do in 2023
YouTube Music has been adding many tweaks to improve the user experience over the last few weeks, and instead of covering them all separately, I figured I’d put them together for your information. From discovery to creation tools, and even more quality-of-life fixes, there’s a lot to talk about, so let’s get started! Hashtag playlist […]
Continue ReadingBecome the DJ with YouTube Music’s new Create a Radio feature
Since its acquisition of Sonza back in 2014, Google Play Music – erm…, I mean YouTube Music, has been able to play music tailored to your mood, activity, and so on. At the time, it was a revolutionary feature that until that point was only seen in Pandora music. Now, it’s a staple of any […]
Continue ReadingYoutube Music Recap 2022 rolling out with a few new surprises
YouTube Music only just began rolling out its “Recap” experience last year and is wrapping up 2022 with a few tricks up its sleeve. Today, Google has announced that you can begin to check your 2022 Recap page on the YouTube Music app and check out your personalized stats from this year, such as your […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music update hides the dislike button and redesigns the ‘Now playing’ screen
Google may have failed with Google Play Music, but it’s going above and beyond to make the YouTube Music brand better and better with age. Today, it looks nothing like it did when it launched, and there are updates seemingly every week. As reported by 9to5Google, the ‘Now playing’ screen has received a server-side update […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music and Premium just passed 80 million paid subscribers
First reported by Variety and later tweet quoted by Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai himself, YouTube Music and Premium just hit a major milestone. Amidst so much controversy with paid services and what features are included (like blue checkmarks), Google has managed to rocket past 80 million paid users! For those who remember our previous report […]
Continue ReadingHow to download songs from YouTube Music to your Pixel Watch
One of the benefits new Pixel Watch owners get is a free three-month trial for YouTube Music Premium. As a YouTube Music subscriber, whether you have a Wifi/Bluetooth or an LTE model, you can pre-download music to your watch so you can play it offline at any time, such as when running errands or working […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music begins to show users their Summer 2022 Recap
The YouTube Music Recap for the Summer is finally here, or at least rolling out to its users starting today. This follows the Spring Music recap released in June and offers a look back at all the songs you listened to the most during the summer. Global views from May 30th to August 17th counted […]
Continue ReadingSuccessful Failures: YouTube Music gained its AI smarts from an unlikely source
Before we get started, let me take a moment to state the obvious: Youtube Music is clearly descended from the deceased Google Play Music, and the evolution isn’t remotely ambiguous. For the most part this article series is about the unexpected origins of successful services, but there’s nothing unexpected about Youtube Music’s origin. Or is […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music giving away a free year to those who have been subscribed since the beginning
You’re a real one if you’ve been subscribed to YouTube Music since the beginning. In fact, if you’ve been around that long without any interruption to your subscription, you may end up receiving a free 12 months of service directly from Google as a thank you! One user who goes by the name of Mental-prison […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music begins showing users their Spring 2022 listening Recap
As a trend that Google began last year, the annual YouTube Music Recap is officially here! On mobile (not on the web yet) you can tap the profile image at the top-right of the screen and select “Recap” to see yours. The Spring Recap ’22 compiles the music and artists you’ve listened to the most […]
Continue ReadingOpinion: Google should either add Podcasts to YouTube Music or add Google Podcasts to Wear OS
I’ve been using a Fitbit Versa 2 for a couple of years now after using a Fossil Q Venture HR (4th Gen) for a few years before that. I blamed my Fossil watch’s inability to stay charged throughout the day and my nightly workouts as the reason for moving to Fitbit. I had heard that […]
Continue ReadingYouTube Music for Wear OS launches music streaming and “Recently Played” tile
The YouTube Music app for Wear OS is launching two new features this week, which were promptly announced in the Wear OS by Google Help Community. These updates include a brand new Wear OS tile and the ability to stream music directly from your watch over LTE or WiFi. If you are a YouTube Music […]
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