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YouTube Just Added Three New Podcast Features but They Are only for Premium Subscribers

The updates add on-the-go controls, AI recommendations and Auto speed, while Premium users watched over 800 million podcast hours in April 2026, YouTube said.

Summary by Digital Trends
YouTube has announced three new Premium-exclusive podcast features with both Android and iOS support rolling out in phases.

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PC MagPC Mag
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Your Favorite Podcaster Speaking Too Slowly? YouTube Premium Will 'Intelligently' Adjust Playback Speeds

The function is one of three new features designed to improve the platform’s podcast listening and discovery experiences.

·New York, United States
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Podcasts On YouTube Just Got A Big Update (But There's A Catch)

The podcasts feature on YouTube Music is getting a new overhaul with better controls and some AI goodness, but only if you're subscribed to YouTube Premium.

·United States
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Digital TrendsDigital Trends
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YouTube just added three new podcast features but they are only for Premium subscribers

YouTube has announced three new Premium-exclusive podcast features with both Android and iOS support rolling out in phases.

·Portland, United States
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EngadgetEngadget
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YouTube Premium's latest features include an auto-speed setting

YouTube Premium is getting and auto-speed setting just like Overcast

·United States
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YouTube is making its app better for podcast playback, but only for Premium users

YouTube is making its app better for listening to podcasts, but only if you're a paying Premium subscriber.

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TechCrunchTechCrunch
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YouTube adds new podcast features, including an AI recommendation tool and 'Auto speed'

The update signals YouTube's ongoing efforts to compete with other platforms for podcast audiences.

·United States
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TechCrunch broke the news in United States on Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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