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YouTube Premium is adding three podcast-focused features: On-the-go mode and Auto speed are rolling out to Android now (with iOS coming later), and Ask Music is expanding to podcasts to offer genre- or mood-based recommendations and surface shows you might like; rollout details vary by country.
Android Authority’s Brady Snyder argues that Google’s AI Pro bundle—now including 5TB cloud storage, Home Premium Standard, Google Health Premium, and YouTube Premium Lite—for $19.99/month looks like strong value, but rising prices for individual Google services and questions about whether AI Pro’s perks will stay at that price cast doubt on whether the deal can last in the long run.
Google unveils revamped AI subscription tiers (AI Pro and AI Ultra) with bigger storage up to 30TB and a price cut to compete with rivals, now bundling YouTube Premium; updates include rebranded Nest Aware as Home Premium Standard and the launch of Google Health Premium, plus Gemini features (including Gemini Spark) and a new prompt credit system with a beta rollout.
At Coachella, Justin Bieber performed behind a laptop and browsed YouTube clips of his songs, a moment that drew both praise and criticism for seeming low-effort; Katy Perry joked from the crowd about his YouTube Premium to dodge ads, while Bieber continued the set with guest appearances and support from Hailey Bieber and Kylie Jenner, leaving the online reaction mixed but Perry’s quip standing out as the moment’s lighter note.
YouTube is raising the monthly prices for its Premium plans in the US for the first time since 2023: Individual from $14 to $16, Family from $23 to $27, Lite from $8 to $9, and Music Premium from $11 to $12. The price rise applies to new sign-ups today, while existing subscribers won’t see the change until June. A three-month $0 trial remains, after which the Individual plan costs $16 per month. YouTube says the hike supports delivering a high-quality experience and creators, with the Family plan continuing to offer the best per-user value.
YouTube raised US prices for Premium: individual plan to $15.99/mo (+$2), family to $26.99/mo (+$4), and student to $8.99/mo (+$1). Current subscribers will be notified at least 30 days in advance. YouTube says the increase funds a high-quality experience and creator support, while preserving ad-free viewing, background play, and YouTube Music's library; the move is part of the 'streamflation' trend as other streaming services also raised prices in 2026.
YouTube is raising prices in the U.S. for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music. The Premium individual plan goes from $13.99 to $15.99/month and the family plan from $22.99 to $26.99/month; YouTube Music rises from $10.99 to $11.99/month for individuals and from $16.99 to $18.99/month for families. A new YouTube Premium Lite price climbs from $7.99 to $8.99/month. The changes apply now for new customers, with existing subscribers seeing the new rates in their next June billing cycle and receiving at least 30 days’ advance notice. YouTube cites ongoing investment in quality experiences and creator support, and notes this is its first price increase since 2023; the company also highlighted its large global subscriber base for Music and Premium.
Google is offering a 40% discount on the Pixel 10 series, including all four models, exclusively to YouTube Premium subscribers through a limited-time promo code valid until December 31, providing significant savings on recent devices.
Google's Gemini app has surpassed 650 million active users in Q3 2025, up from 350 million in March 2025, driven by new features and integrations, with Google reporting over 300 million paid subscriptions across its services. The company also announced the upcoming release of Gemini 3 and highlighted strong revenue growth, reaching a record $102.3 billion in Q3.
Google is expanding YouTube Premium features like high-quality audio, faster playback speeds, and offline Shorts to more devices including iOS, Android, smart TVs, and desktops, aiming to unify the user experience across platforms without changing the core subscription benefits.
YouTube Premium has introduced new features including up to 4x faster playback speeds, high-quality audio at 256kbps for music videos, and enhanced Shorts functionalities like Picture-in-Picture and automatic downloads, along with updates for smart TVs, gaming consoles, and iOS devices.
YouTube Premium is beginning to enforce its rules against sharing family plan accounts outside the household, sending notifications to users who access the service remotely, similar to Netflix's crackdown on password sharing, likely aiming to promote individual subscriptions and new plans.
YouTube Premium users are getting a new AI-powered search carousel to enhance content discovery, while non-Premium users are gaining access to the platform's existing conversational AI, Gemini, for easier interaction with video content.
YouTube is increasing the prices for its Premium and Music Premium subscriptions for long-time subscribers with legacy plans in various countries, including the US and parts of Europe. Subscribers who initially signed up through Google Play Music or YouTube Red will see their rates rise to the current standard pricing, with some receiving a three-month grace period at their existing rate. This change affects users in multiple countries, with specific examples showing increases from 7.99 euros to 10.99 euros in Spain.
YouTube Premium users are outraged as the platform announces a significant price increase, with some subscriptions rising to $40 per month, leading to nearly $500 annually. The price hike, which users were notified about on November 7, is set to take effect on December 7. Many subscribers expressed their frustration online, questioning the rationale behind the increase. The price surge is partly attributed to Apple's 30% cut on purchases. Meanwhile, YouTube is testing a cheaper, ad-supported version of Premium and continues efforts to combat adblockers.