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Facebook is going to launch the new and exciting Podcast features from June 22, i.e., from next week. This update will allow Facebook users to listen to podcasts within the app.

Facebook announced this feature in April. Since then, Podcast lovers have been waiting for it to roll out. Finally, their wish to listen to Podcasts without any hassle has come true. Whether you’re a Podcast creator or listener, this update is going to help you either way. As a listener, you’ll be able to listen to podcasts with ease. On the other hand, as a creator, the new features will help you get more potential listeners on your podcasts.

What other Podcast options do listeners have?

Besides Facebook, listeners already have tons of Podcast options to choose from. Two of the most popular apps dedicated to Podcasts only are Overcast and Pocket Casts. Apple too offers a Podcasts subscription program. One more popular option for listeners is Spotify. It also recently updated its features for a smooth Podcast listening experience. Its timestamp sharing feature received a good amount of appreciation from the users. Samsung device owners also have access to a Podcast tier in the Samsung Free App.

What are the new Facebook Podcast features?

According to reports, Facebook will roll out its new Podcast features from June 22. The new update will allow the creators to upload their podcasts on the podcast Facebook page. Facebook will automatically create a new post once the podcast episode gets uploaded.

Creators can also choose whether to provide the listeners with an option where they can select and share a small clip from the Podcast episodes with their friends or not. There are chances that Facebook will add a Podcasts button on the podcast Facebook page and the Newsfeed. This button will make it easy for the listeners to get access to the new episodes of podcasts from their favorite creators. Also, there are words in the news that, in the beginning, Facebook will offer the new Podcasts feature to a few creators only.

Why can Facebook Podcasts become a success with the new update?

There are high chances that the new features will give immense success to Facebook Podcasts. It’s primarily because of the fact that the listeners can enjoy the podcasts on the Facebook page. It simply means that if a user is following a Facebook page, he won’t have to go anywhere else to listen to a new podcast episode uploaded on that page. Facebook is working on providing easy access to new podcast episodes, and it can do wonders for it.

Is it a smart move from Facebook to introduce Podcasts?

If we look at the popularity of podcasts in the recent years, it definitely is the right move to introduce Podcasts from Facebook. The new podcast features can lead to more Facebook users using their accounts daily. However, it is yet to see how it’s going to affect the podcast market, the speculations say that the new features will boost the Facebook app.

Conclusion

Podcasts have received an incredible amount of interest in recent times. So many people are enjoying listening to podcasts that even Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd, the popular stars from Lord of the Rings,have started hosting a podcast. Now, with Facebook launching the new Podcast features next week, it’s going to be interesting how the tables of the podcast market turn.

Read Official Blog Post – Facebook To Launch the New Podcast Features from Next Week

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