Disqus
Google updated its podcast client for Android – Google Listen. As far as I could tell there are no visible changes except that reference to the now defunct Google Labs was removed. Other than that, it’s the same app that allows users to listen to the podcasts while on the go and that sings along Google Reader.
As a big fan of Google Reader, I love Google Listen. However, just because it works for me, it doesn’t mean it will work for you as well. Quite the contrary, there are many other, much better options out there like BeyondPod and Stitcher Radio. Guess I’m an old school guy who loves having all of his RSS feeds managed from a single location – Google Reader.
If you’re just new to the podcasting, you’re better off picking some other app that allows you to more easily manage your subscriptions right from the phone. That said – Google Listen does come with that capability, but it can be a hassle — that’s why I manage my podcasts from Google Reader…
Google Listen (FREE) [Android Market link]
About The Author
Dusan Belic
Dusan has been using smartphones since their introduction and is now following the latest trends in the industry. The "convergence" is what he's most excited about, and writing about it is the next logical thing to do. He thinks that using a smartphone is what everyone who cares about their time should do. In addition to his interests in mobile phones, Dusan also loves to experiment with the latest web and mobile 2.0 services. The idea of accessing and managing your information from any device no matter where you are simply amazes him. Whether it's an online to-do list, note taking service or a video sharing social network, he's there to try it out. He admits though, he's still searching for the ultimate web-based organizational tool, which "sings" perfectly with the mobile PIM application. Dusan used to run SymbianWatch.com which later became part of IntoMobile. He lives in Serbia, South-East Europe, from where he edits the site on a daily basis.
