Apple Podcasts
Apple PodcastsBy MacRumors Staff on September 23, 2026Jump to How Tos Guides ArticlesApple's Podcasts app is available on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch, providing access to millions of free podcasts
Table of Contents
- 1. Apple Podcasts How Tos
- 2. iOS 26: Fine-Tune Podcast Playback Speeds
- 3. iOS 26: Make Your Favorite Podcasts Easier to Hear
- 4. iOS 17.4: Using Apple's New Podcast Transcript Feature
- 5. How to Remove Episodes From 'Up Next' in the Apple Podcasts App
- 6. How to Limit the Number of Podcasts Stored on Your iPhone or iPad
- 7. iOS 14.5: How to Automatically Download New Podcast Episodes and Follow Shows
- 8. Apple Podcasts Guides
- 9. Everything New in the iOS 15 Apple Podcasts App
- 10. Apple Podcasts Articles
- 11. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Will Soon Support Video
- 12. Audible Launches Connected Subscription for Apple Podcasts
- 13. Apple Podcasts Gets Video on Mac and Apple TV, Plus New Search Feature
- 14. Apple's 'After the Whistle' Podcast to Return for World Cup
- 15. Spotify to Adopt Apple's Technology for Video Podcasts
- 16. Apple Podcasts Getting Video Episodes in iOS 26.4
- 17. Apple Announces 2025 Podcast of the Year
- 18. PSA: Apple's Podcasts App Could Be Enabling Malicious Content Delivery
- 19. Apple Reveals Top Podcasts of 2025
- 20. iOS 26.2 Adds Three New Features to Podcasts App
- 21. Apple Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Taking Podcasts Mainstream With iPod and iTunes
- 22. Apple Launches New 'Snapshot' Web Page: 'Your Favorites, At a Glance'
- 23. Apple Podcasts Reveals 2024 Show of the Year
- 24. Apple Reveals Most Popular Podcasts of 2024
- 25. Apple Podcasts App Rolling Out Transcriptions in These 8 Additional Languages Starting Today
- 26. Apple Podcasts Losing Market Share to YouTube and Spotify
- 27. Apple Podcasts Now Available on the Web
- 28. iOS 18: Podcasts App Now Shows Chapter Segments When Scrubbing
- 29. Report: Apple Podcasts Favors Shows With Subscriptions
- 30. 'The Joe Rogan Experience' Returns to Apple Podcasts After 3-Year Hiatus
- 31. Videos
- 32. Guides
- 33. Upcoming
- 34. Other Stories
Apple Podcasts
By MacRumors Staff
Jump to How Tos Guides Articles
Apple's Podcasts app is available on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch, providing access to millions of free podcasts that can be streamed or downloaded for offline playback, with personalized recommendations based on your listening habits.
Launching in May 2021, Apple Podcast Subscriptions will allow users to subscribe to podcasts to receive perks, such as an ad-free listening experience, early access to episodes, and exclusive episodes. Pricing will start as low as 49 cents per month.
Launching in May 2021, Apple Podcast Subscriptions will allow users to subscribe to podcasts to receive perks, such as an ad-free listening experience, early access to episodes, and exclusive episodes. Pricing will start as low as 49 cents per month.
Apple Podcasts How Tos
iOS 26: Fine-Tune Podcast Playback Speeds
Tuesday August 26, 2025 11:21 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
With iOS 26 (currently in beta), Apple has finally caught up with rival podcast apps like Overcast by adding more fine-grained playback speed controls to the Podcasts app.
While competitors have long offered precise speed adjustments, Apple's rigid presets often left you caught between speeds that felt either too slow or uncomfortably fast.
In previous versions of iOS, Apple's stock...
iOS 26: Make Your Favorite Podcasts Easier to Hear
Tuesday August 5, 2025 8:49 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple has finally caught up with rival podcast apps like Overcast by adding an Enhance Dialogue feature to the Podcasts app in iOS 26 (currently in beta).
The new audio processing option isolates voices and makes them sound clearer, which should prove ideal for any mumbled true crime episodes or echo-heavy interview shows you listen to.
How to Enable Enhance Dialogue
The setting is...
iOS 17.4: Using Apple's New Podcast Transcript Feature
Wednesday March 6, 2024 1:40 am PST by Tim Hardwick
In iOS 17.4, which is now available, Apple has added audio transcripts to the Podcasts app for iPhone, meaning you can now read along to your favorite podcasts as they are spoken.
In iOS 17.4, Apple has added support for auto-generated transcripts in its Podcasts app, offering users another way to enjoy podcast content rather than simply listening to what is being said. (To update your...
How to Remove Episodes From 'Up Next' in the Apple Podcasts App
Tuesday April 4, 2023 5:09 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
In March 2023, Apple made changes to the Up Next section of its Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad, including adding the ability to remove episodes from the queue. Keep reading to learn what's different and how to access the new features.
In iOS 16.4 and iPadOS 16.4, Apple improved the way the Up Next queue works in the Podcasts app, by including episodes you may have saved to your Library and ...
How to Limit the Number of Podcasts Stored on Your iPhone or iPad
Tuesday May 17, 2022 2:08 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
In iOS 15.5, Apple added an option that lets iPhone and iPad users automatically limit the number of episodes stored on their device. This article explains how it works.
Downloading podcasts to your iPhone or iPad is a great way to ensure that you have something interesting to listen to on your commute or on your travels, regardless of whether you have a Wi-Fi or cellular connection....
iOS 14.5: How to Automatically Download New Podcast Episodes and Follow Shows
Tuesday April 27, 2021 5:21 pm PDT by Tim Hardwick
In iOS 14.5, Apple has made some notable changes to its native Podcasts app. Some of these changes reflect the fact that Apple announced an optional paid podcast subscription service (beginning May 2021), while others are interface improvements to make it easier to find, follow, and listen to new episodes.
One example of these changes is the new Smart play button, which is designed to help...
Apple Podcasts Guides
Everything New in the iOS 15 Apple Podcasts App
Friday September 24, 2021 8:45 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
The Podcasts app gets a number of improvements in Apple's recently released iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 updates, including the new, systemwide Shared with You feature, personalized recommendations, new keyboard shortcuts, and more.
This guide walks through all of the main new features and improvements added in the iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 Apple Podcasts app, in what makes for a modest update for...
Apple Podcasts Articles
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions Will Soon Support Video
Wednesday September 23, 2026 7:26 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
Apple Podcasts Subscriptions will soon support video, allowing creators to offer subscriber-exclusive episodes, ad-free video, early access, and bonus content, Apple today announced.
The feature will be available to audiences in more than 170 countries and regions across Apple devices and the web. Apple says it is working with podcast hosting providers on integration, with details from...
Audible Launches Connected Subscription for Apple Podcasts
Friday June 12, 2026 3:59 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
Audible last month launched a connected subscription that lets members stream nearly 700 premium podcast titles directly within Apple Podcasts, available across 135 countries.
The integration gives Audible members ad-free access to an expansive catalog of Audible Originals spanning true crime, investigative journalism, celebrity-led audio dramas, and personal growth categories.
Titles...
Apple Podcasts Gets Video on Mac and Apple TV, Plus New Search Feature
Tuesday June 9, 2026 7:40 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
Apple yesterday announced several improvements to Apple Podcasts, including video podcast playback on macOS and a fully redesigned tvOS app.
Mac users will gain a new, enhanced video podcast experience in Apple Podcasts, including Picture in Picture support for watching episodes while multitasking. The update brings the full mobile Apple Podcasts experience to the Mac, with audio and...
Apple's 'After the Whistle' Podcast to Return for World Cup
Wednesday May 27, 2026 3:39 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
Apple today announced that "After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe" will return on June 7 for a third season built around the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Hunt is an actor and cocreator of Apple TV's Ted Lasso. Lowe hosts NBC Sports' Premier League coverage and is cohosting FOX Sports' FIFA World Cup 2026 broadcast. The two will recap games as the tournament unfolds, with new episodes...
Spotify to Adopt Apple's Technology for Video Podcasts
Thursday May 14, 2026 9:02 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
Spotify today announced plans to adopt Apple's HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology for video podcasts, a move that will allow creators to distribute video shows across both platforms without changing their existing setup.
Apple introduced an enhanced HLS-based video podcast experience for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro, and the web at the end of March. The upgrade significantly improves ...
Apple Podcasts Getting Video Episodes in iOS 26.4
Monday February 16, 2026 10:32 am PST by Juli Clover
With iOS 26.4, Apple is adding video podcast capabilities to the Apple Podcasts app. The feature uses HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) to provide podcast creators with "unprecedented control and monetization opportunities" while also providing a high-quality viewing experience.
"Twenty years ago, Apple helped take podcasting mainstream by adding podcasts to iTunes, and more than a decade ago, we...
Apple Announces 2025 Podcast of the Year
Thursday December 4, 2025 8:24 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple today announced that The Rest Is History has received the 2025 Apple Podcasts Award for Show of the Year for its high quality and cultural impact.
Launched in 2020, The Rest Is History is a history podcast hosted by witty British historians Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook. It explores historical events, ranging from the rise and fall of the Roman Empire to the sinking of the Titanic.
...
PSA: Apple's Podcasts App Could Be Enabling Malicious Content Delivery
Friday November 28, 2025 2:52 am PST by Tim Hardwick
Security researchers have identified suspicious activity in Apple's Podcasts app that could be used to deliver malicious content to users, based on a report by 404Media's Joseph Cox.
Cox's report describes some odd experiences with the Podcasts app that certainly suggest something untoward is going on across both iOS and macOS versions. He says that over recent months, the app has...
Apple Reveals Top Podcasts of 2025
Tuesday November 18, 2025 5:25 am PST by Hartley Charlton
Apple today shared its annual Apple Podcasts Top Charts of 2025, highlighting the most popular shows, episodes, and listening trends of the year.
The 2025 charts are now available in the New tab of the Apple Podcasts app and will remain accessible through the end of the year. Listeners in more than 15 countries will also see a curated Best Shows of 2025 selection chosen by its editorial...
iOS 26.2 Adds Three New Features to Podcasts App
Tuesday November 4, 2025 12:27 pm PST by Juli Clover
With iOS 26.2, Apple is updating the Podcasts app to add a trio of new features and updated tools for podcast creators.
All English podcast shows will now get automatically created chapters, which makes it easier to navigate through them. Apple says that automatic chapters will also make it simpler for users to understand an episode's structure and return to specific sections that interest...
Apple Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Taking Podcasts Mainstream With iPod and iTunes
Thursday June 26, 2025 9:27 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of iTunes gaining support for podcasts, Apple has shared a new web page highlighting 20 podcasts that the company loves.
The podcasts are categorized by year: 2005-2010, 2011-2015, 2016-2020, and 2021-2025.
Featured podcasts include This American Life, Acquired, The Daily, and others.
Apple shared a letter to honor the occasion:At Apple Podcasts, we...
Apple Launches New 'Snapshot' Web Page: 'Your Favorites, At a Glance'
Tuesday April 29, 2025 9:38 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple today launched a new page that highlights content from popular music artists, actors, and athletes across three of its biggest services.
The new "Snapshot on Apple" page has a scrolling carousel of celebrities, including Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Kendrick Lamar, Ariana Grande, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, Brie Larson, Shohei Ohtani, Lionel Messi, Stephen Curry,...
Apple Podcasts Reveals 2024 Show of the Year
Tuesday December 3, 2024 6:20 am PST by Joe Rossignol
Apple today announced that the true crime podcast "Hysterical" by Dan Taberski has received an Apple Podcasts Award for 2024 Show of the Year.
Apple Podcasts Award
The podcast investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. The seven-part series debuted in July, and it reached the number-one spot in the Top Shows chart, according to...
Apple Reveals Most Popular Podcasts of 2024
Tuesday November 19, 2024 5:34 am PST by Hartley Charlton
Apple today shared the most popular podcasts of 2024, with year-end charts available in the Browse tab of the Podcasts app through the end of the year.
The 2024 charts include the top podcasts overall, the top new podcasts that debuted this year, the most followed podcasts, the most shared podcasts and episodes, and more. The most popular podcasts of 2024 in the U.S., according to Apple...
Apple Podcasts App Rolling Out Transcriptions in These 8 Additional Languages Starting Today
Wednesday October 2, 2024 9:06 am PDT by Joe Rossignol
Apple has announced that transcriptions in the Apple Podcasts app will be available in eight additional languages starting today, according to Dutch website iCulture.nl. The transcripts were previously only available for podcasts spoken in English, French, German, and Spanish since the feature launched as part of iOS 17.4.
Transcriptions in the additional languages will be rolled out on a...
Apple Podcasts Losing Market Share to YouTube and Spotify
Friday August 23, 2024 6:13 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
Apple Podcasts, once the dominant platform for podcast listening, is experiencing a significant decline in popularity as competitors like YouTube and Spotify gain ground, according to a recent study by Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights.
"Podcast" is a portmanteau of "iPod" and "broadcast," indicating the format's indebtedness to Apple. However, the study reveals that the podcast...
Apple Podcasts Now Available on the Web
Monday August 19, 2024 10:02 am PDT by Juli Clover
Apple today announced the launch of a Podcasts on the web feature, which works in Safari, Chrome, Edge, and Firefox on Macs, PCs, and other devices. Podcasts on the web allows users to search for, browse through, and listen to podcasts with access to the Up Next queue and library when signed in to an Apple Account.
Apple Podcasts on the web works like the Apple Podcasts app, and users can...
iOS 18: Podcasts App Now Shows Chapter Segments When Scrubbing
Wednesday June 26, 2024 5:17 am PDT by Tim Hardwick
In iOS 18, Apple's Podcasts app now shows chapter segments of a podcast when you scrub through a currently playing episode, making it easier to browse through the audio content.
Image credit: Reddit user Wristnut
As spotted by Redditor "Wristnut," navigating the timeline across the chapter segments shows the chapter name above the line. Note that this behavior appears in the Podcasts app...
Report: Apple Podcasts Favors Shows With Subscriptions
Tuesday April 2, 2024 4:13 am PDT by Hartley Charlton
Apple favors podcasts in its "Browse" tab that participate in its subscriptions program, according to Semafor.
To be featured at the top of Apple Podcasts' Browse tab, creators simply have to submit a form to Apple, but the report noted that, last week, five of the first seven shows in the "Browse" carousel in the Apple Podcasts app were participants in Apple Podcasts Subscriptions....
'The Joe Rogan Experience' Returns to Apple Podcasts After 3-Year Hiatus
Friday February 9, 2024 3:22 am PST by Tim Hardwick
Following a three-year absence, the hugely popular and controversial podcast The Joe Rogan Experience is back on Apple Podcasts after Spotify gave up exclusivity as part of a multiyear deal renewal with Rogan.
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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rogan on Thursday said that "the podcast is now officially back on @apple. We should be back on @youtube with full ...
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