Snipd Announcements
Import Youtube Videos & Upload Audio Files (a.k.a. sideloading)
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Quick takeaways
- Users can import YouTube videos and audio files for listening, with AI features like transcripts and smart snipping.
- The app's updated layout includes shortcut buttons for subscribed shows and prioritizes favorite shows in the carousel.
Deep dives
Introduction of Uploads Feature
Snipd introduces the new Uploads feature, allowing users to import YouTube videos, audiobooks, and other audio files to the app for listening. This feature includes AI functionalities like transcripts, chapters, smart snipping, and AI notes. Users can also upload video files, with the app extracting the audio. The speaker shares personal experience using the feature and recommends an audiobook for its valuable insights.
Improvements in User Interface
In addition to the Uploads feature, Snipd updates the home screen layout with shortcut buttons for easy access to subscribed shows, uploads, podcast search, and queued episodes. The carousel now prioritizes favorite shows. These changes aim to enhance user experience by providing quicker access to frequently listened content. Users are encouraged to share feedback through the app's in-app form and can participate in user interviews for upcoming features.
