Podcasts Shuts Down, Transition to YouTube Music Faces Criticism

The service's closure marks another addition to Google's product graveyard, with users expressing concerns over the transition to YouTube Music.

Google Podcasts officially shuts down, marking the service as the 294th entry in Google's product graveyard.
Users have until July to export their Google Podcasts data before the service becomes completely inaccessible.
The shutdown follows Google's September announcement of its plan to integrate podcast services into YouTube Music.
Critics argue that YouTube Music cannot effectively replace Google Podcasts, citing issues with podcast discovery and user experience.
Alternatives to Google Podcasts include Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer, Pocket Casts, and Overcast, among others.