While testing Google Assistant on my Google Pixel phone, I stumbled across this - a built-in podcast player on Android phones. I’ve not seen this reported anywhere, so I think this is a first. Podcasts can be played without fiddling with subscriptions or downloads; and can be added to your home screen for quick access. It keeps note of which you’ve listened-to, across your different devices. Given that over 80% of mobile phones run Android, this could be a game-changer: if users are educated on how to use it.