iOS 17 Apple Podcast App

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

I have been testing out the new iOS 17 Podcasts app, and for the most part it gets me 90% of what I want in a Podcast app.

Biggest drawbacks:

• Missing trim silence/smart speed feature. I did not realize how many of my podcasts I regularly listen to had so much dead air.
• Additional incremental / custom per podcast speed settings People speak at different speeds, and it is really helpful to have custom settings per podcast
• Quick access to show notes The iOS 17 Podcast app has the show notes available, but they require multiple taps to access, which is an added frustration.

Favorite features:

• Cross device application support (macOS, Apple TV, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS)
• Design aesthetic.

For now I am still bouncing between Overcast and the Apple Podcasts app, but I am happy to see Apple catching up in this space.