Spotify adds video podcasts


Spotify this week announced support for a new video feature on podcasts. The streaming company is rolling out the video feature to select podcasts in all its podcast markets.

To start watching, just press play on your desktop or mobile app. The creator-made videos will start automatically and sync immediately with your audio feed. If you’re multitasking between apps or want to lock your device during the episode, no worries: your audio will continue to play in the background with no interruption (and minimal data usage). All listeners will still be able to download the audio to their mobile devices to listen to shows on the go.

Spotify has been investing heavily in the podcast field to complement its music streaming business. Many podcasts offer a video feed, but usually directs viewers to YouTube.