Google has announced its plans to discontinue Google Podcasts, paving the way for a full integration of podcast services into YouTube Music, set to be completed by 2024. This strategic shift seeks to streamline Google's offerings and consolidate its podcast services under the YouTube Music umbrella.

To enhance user experience and simplify content consumption, Google is taking steps to migrate podcast enthusiasts over to YouTube Music, which has witnessed a surge in audio content consumption over recent years.

Google Podcasts, introduced in 2018, has gained a loyal following for its simplicity and the absence of advertisements. Users of this platform may be wondering about the fate of their data and subscriptions during this migration. The good news is that Google has provided clarity in its announcement, assuring users that Google Podcasts will continue to operate without changes until a specific date in 2024.

The migration process will be facilitated through two methods. Firstly, Google will roll out a user-friendly migration tool designed to seamlessly transition podcast subscriptions from Google Podcasts to YouTube Music...