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Google Confirms YouTube Background Playback Is No Longer Free for Non-Premium Users – Here’s What It Means

Google has officially confirmed that it is closing down free methods of accessing YouTube background playback – a feature meant to be exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers. While removing ads is often the main draw for Premium users, background playback remains one of the most sought-after benefits, especially for users who consume long-form content, podcasts, ...