Google Play Books has been provided an update that introduces several new features to the app, the company revealed via a blog post. That includes integration with YouTube where users will be able to listen to audiobook previews for free. This would be in addition to the audiobook previews that are already available via the Play Books app for Android, iOS, and the web. As it … [Read more...] about Google Play Books to offer audiobook previews on YouTube
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Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
It’s the end of the road for Google Podcasts. Come April 2 and we will be seeing the last of the Google podcast service. While this might seem like the end of an era, well, that isn’t the case. Rather the fact is, Google isn't quitting the podcasting realm. Rather, as ArsTechnica reported, it's going to come back rebranded as YouTube Podcasts and hopefully, it checks most of … [Read more...] about Its curtains down for Google Podcasts, transitions to YouTube Podcasts
YouTube rolling out new 1080p playback option to select Premium subscribers
YouTube recently began testing a new video quality option called "1080p Premium" with an enhanced bitrate. Exclusively available to YouTube Premium subscribers, this feature promises to deliver a higher-quality viewing experience by providing more information per pixel, The Verge reported. For those unfamiliar with video resolutions, 1080p refers to a video resolution of … [Read more...] about YouTube rolling out new 1080p playback option to select Premium subscribers
YouTube channel pages now include a dedicated podcasts tab
According to a recent report by 9to5Google, YouTube has introduced a new "Podcasts" tab on its channel pages. This feature is available globally and can be found between the "Live" and "Playlists" tabs on the website and mobile apps. The new tab displays playlists that YouTube Creators have designated as podcasts. It is important to note that only content marked as podcasts … [Read more...] about YouTube channel pages now include a dedicated podcasts tab
Google Podcasts disappears from search results
At a time when companies are betting big on podcasts and audiobooks, Google seems to be treading a different path so far as podcasts are concerned. As Android Authority pointed out, the Mountain View company has disabled the option to listen to podcasts directly from the search results. This is in contrast to the earlier practice where Google search results for podcasts would … [Read more...] about Google Podcasts disappears from search results
Google working to emerge as a serious player in the podcast space
With podcasts being the latest crowd favorite, it shouldn't come as a surprise that YouTube is keen to have a slice of the lucrative new segment. An internal document that has leaked online also revealed there already are grand plans afoot on how best to tap into a segment where many of its competitors seem to have an edge already. As PodNews claimed, YouTube is working … [Read more...] about Google working to emerge as a serious player in the podcast space
YouTube Kids issues on Amazon Fire tablets due to a scam, Amazon Sale discounts Fire tablet prices
Some Amazon Fire tablet users reported issues with the YouTube Kids apps which they said has been showing a strange unlock timer message at the bottom right corner of the display, Piunikaweb reported. Some claimed the unlock timer has gone on to stretch across the entire length of the display and is therefore obstructing the view. The users also claimed they are being asked to … [Read more...] about YouTube Kids issues on Amazon Fire tablets due to a scam, Amazon Sale discounts Fire tablet prices
Authors Can Take Advantage of eBook Piracy via YouTube Videos
There are millions of authors who find that some of their ebooks are available on pirate sites and they are resulting in lost sales. Once your book is out in the wild, it is impossible to make any money on it and some authors have even lost their book deals with major publishers. One of the ways authors can combat piracy is to upload half of their book to a torrent site in a … [Read more...] about Authors Can Take Advantage of eBook Piracy via YouTube Videos
Youtube makes Audiobooks and Podcasts Relevant
You might not think of Youtube as an online destination to listen to audiobooks and podcasts, but there is no shortage of material there. One of the most requested features for the platform is to adjust the speed to watch videos or audiobooks. A few years back, the variable speed playback system was introduced for the web version but now their Android and iOS app have been … [Read more...] about Youtube makes Audiobooks and Podcasts Relevant
YouTube Red is a $9.99 Subscription that disables ads
YouTube has unveiled a new subscription system that disables all advertising for $9.99 per month. This will appeal to people who spend a copious amount of time watching videos or listening to musical playlists. If you are the type that tends to listen to a lot of music on YouTube, there is going to be a new YouTube Music app for Android that will be available soon. It will … [Read more...] about YouTube Red is a $9.99 Subscription that disables ads
The Biggest Publishing Trend in 2015 Will Shock You
Ever year major publishers release books by debut authors and perennial bestsellers. What is interesting is how every year the entire industry follows certain trends, whether its genre based or the 2013 trend of celebrity memoirs. The biggest trend in 2014 and 2015 has to be YouTube and Gaming content creators securing multi-book deals. The publishing industry has become … [Read more...] about The Biggest Publishing Trend in 2015 Will Shock You
Millennials are the New Hot Segment in Publishing
The entire publishing industry has been zeroing in on the hottest new segment, millennials. A new gold rush is currently underway to sign up superstar YouTube celebrities who have built a ravenous community that will likely buy anything they write. The term millennials often refers to anyone born after the turn of the century and are between the 16 and 24. This demographic … [Read more...] about Millennials are the New Hot Segment in Publishing
YouTube Launching Kid-Friendly Video App February 23
I've been begging for this app since my kids picked up their first tablets --people of all ages seem to love YouTube, but until now it really wasn't safe for little ones to watch without strict supervision. It's true that you could mark a video as having adult content, but that is based on user judgement (my 6 year old daughter loves watching videos about makeup and hairstyles, … [Read more...] about YouTube Launching Kid-Friendly Video App February 23
HomeTube Makes YouTube Safer for Children
If your children are anything like mine, their favourite thing to do when they get their hands on a mobile device is to load up YouTube and watch videos. It doesn't even really matter what the content of the video is --which is part of the problem. YouTube is filled with entertainment, from cartoon clips to cute cats to music videos to a few dozen categories that are less than … [Read more...] about HomeTube Makes YouTube Safer for Children