Google is experimenting with a new discovery-focused podcast app called Shortwave

Google has a penchant for repetition. For instance, why have one messaging app when you can have a handful (Allo, Android Messages, Hangouts etc.)? And while that method isn't exactly yielding overwhelmingly positive results, it seems the software giant is taking its approach to podcast platforms now, as well. An incubator for experimental products within Google, Area 120, is quietly developing an audio platform that, according to a recent trademark filing, allows users to "search, access and play digital audio files and to share links to audio files." The software in question is called Shortwave, and may be a more social take on podcast listening — or at least, that's how Google's press statement makes it seem. Read More Google is experimenting with a new discovery-focused podcast app called Shortwave was written by the awesome team at Android Police. Android Match ae http://androidmatch.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default