Home Phones News YouTube Premium is taking on Spotify and Apple Podcasts with three new features. YouTube There is good news for YouTube Premium subscribers who love podcasts, as the platform just announced three new features heading their way. This update shows how serious YouTube is about competing with audio-first apps like Spotify and Apple Podcasts , especially as Netflix is also ramping up its investment in video podcasts . What are the new podcast features for Youtube Premium subscribers? YouTube The first addition is On-the-go mode , which is the most useful feature of the three. When you are running, commuting, or just doing something else with your hands, it switches your podcast to an audio-friendly layout with a static image and easy controls to skip forward or backward. It is live on Android now and coming to iOS in the months ahead. YouTube The second feature is Auto speed , which automatically adjusts how fast your podcast plays based on what is happening in the audio.…