YouTube Music Revokes Free Background Play Exclusive to Canada
In a significant change to its service, YouTube Music has decided to end the free background listening feature that was previously exclusive to Canada. This feature, which allowed users to listen to radio stations in the background on their mobile devices, will no longer be available to free users in the country. Instead, starting in July, Android and iOS users in Canada will be able to enjoy music on demand with ads, similar to the experience available in other parts of the world.
Changes to YouTube Music Experience in Canada
The decision to revoke the free background play feature comes as YouTube Music looks to align its offerings across different regions. This means that users in Canada will now need to have a paid YouTube Premium or Music Premium subscription to access background play and other premium features such as music integrations with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The change was announced via email and will be rolled out starting July 8.
Latest Updates on YouTube Music
In addition to the recent changes to its service in Canada, YouTube Music has been rolling out new features and updates for its users worldwide. These include the introduction of song identification with Hum to Search on Android, the extension rollout for playing YouTube Music on Gemini, a redesign of the Now Playing gradient on iPhone, and updates to the app store screenshots. Users can stay updated on the latest developments by adding 9to5Google to their Google News feed.
As YouTube Music continues to evolve and adapt its offerings, users can expect more changes and updates to improve their music streaming experience. Stay tuned for more news and updates on YouTube Music.