Apple Podcasts now highlights rising podcast creators every month
Every month the editorial feature will highlight a rising podcast creator in the Apple Podcasts app across platforms, starting with comedian and filmmaker Chelsea Devantez.
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Apple is reportedly developing a podcasting subscription service
Rumor has it that Apple is in active development of a “podcasting subscription service” to take on Spotify.
Apple is apparently working to bring Music and Podcasts apps to Microsoft Store
It’s unclear if Apple is developing the apps to be compatible with Windows PCs or Xbox consoles. They are reportedly coming to Microsoft’s digital store one way or another.
Apple presents the best books, podcasts, and audiobooks in the App Store in 2020
Apple has presented its picks for the best books, audiobooks, and podcasts of 2020 in the App Store.
Apple Podcasts can now be embedded on the web
Apple Podcasts can now be embedded directly onto a website, making it even easier to share content.
Apple Music time-synced lyrics, Apple Podcasts now available on Porsche’s all-electric Taycan
In addition to animated lyrics, the Taycan now supports Apple Podcasts via its infotainment system out of the box.
Apple Podcasts integration with Amazon Echo and Fire TV expands to users in Germany
Once you install an Alexa skill to access the Apple Podcasts library, you can ask Alexa to serve you a podcast from Apple.
Apple launches ‘Oprah’s Book Club’ podcast, an eight-part miniseries
“Oprah’s Book Club” expands to a new podcast released by Apple, dedicated to the nonfiction title “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents”.
How to use the improved Listen Now area in Podcasts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
With a nice and simple update, you can continue an episode, discover a new one, or see what’s new. It’s all in the Listen Now section of Podcasts.
New HomePod beta lets you set third-party audio services as your defaults
Currently, you can send music from a third-party iOS/macOS app to your HomePod via AirPlay. But that will change soon with native support for services like Spotify on the HomePod.
Redesigned iOS 14 Podcasts app reportedly sports For You recommendations and profiles
Another new feature will permit podcast creators to augment their shows with extra content similar to iTunes Extras that are bundled with some movie purchases on the Apple TV.
Apple rumored to be ramping up effort to launch original podcasts
A new report says Apple is still moving forward with funding original podcasts, and that many of them will be spinoffs of Apple TV+ shows and films.
