Podcasts have been the “next big thing” in content for some time, with all technology, media and venture capital companies looking to get involved. Given the amount of apps that Samsung includes pre-installed on their phones, it has always been surprising that a podcast app was not among them. With a new update to its free entertainment-focused app (formerly Samsung Daily), the company’s flagship devices will now offer native support for ready-to-use podcasts.
The update is coming for all Galaxy S21, S20, S10, Note 20 and Note 10 devices. To find this new library, go to the left of your home page to open Free and select the new “Listen” tab. At launch, program selection is focusing on news, culture, real crime, comedy and sports podcasts from major broadcasters such as NPR and iHeartMedia. You need to make sure you are signed in to a Samsung account before you start listening.
It is still unclear who exactly was asking for this. From Spotify to Google Podcasts – not to mention the countless dedicated apps on the Play Store – there is no shortage of ways to listen to your favorite shows. Still, if you are the type of person who comes in and out of podcasts, having a player built into your home screen can be useful. You just have to settle for everything that Samsung adds to your library over time.
