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Spotify extends podcast partner monetization program to 35 more countries

Spotify is broadening its podcast partner program this fall to 35 additional regions, including Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Poland, Chile, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. Podcasters in these markets will be able to earn revenue from both ad and Premium subscriber activity across video and audio formats, while retaining sponsorship income and freedom to distribute elsewhere.

Apple seeds iOS 27.2 beta 1 with redesigned Health app and Siri language additions

Apple has released the first developer beta of iOS 27.2, introducing the redesigned Health app teased at the iPhone 18 Pro launch and expanding Siri's AI language support to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. The update also adds dual capture to Group FaceTime, Apple TV profiles on iPhone, and tweaks to Podcasts and Apple Music interfaces.

Meta's Threads adds podcast promotion tools including transcripts and guest tags

Meta announced new Threads features aimed at podcast creators, including profile cards and banners showing podcast info, tappable episode link cards, transcript posting, guest tagging, episode-drop reminders, and audience engagement analytics. The update builds on tools introduced last year that linked creator profiles to podcasts and improved link cards for discussion.

WIRED to host live Uncanny Valley taping on women and power in tech

WIRED is producing a special issue on gender and power in Silicon Valley and will record a live episode of its Uncanny Valley podcast in San Francisco on October 8. The event, co-presented with KQED, features a conversation between former WIRED writer Paulina Borsook and editorial director Katie Drummond, followed by a panel with Brian Barrett, Zoë Schiffer and Lauren Goode discussing Goode's search for the most powerful woman in tech.

Apple releases tvOS 27 with redesigned Podcasts app and iPhone-based updates

Apple has begun rolling out tvOS 27 to all supported Apple TV 4K models (excluding the first generation), bringing a redesigned Podcasts app with video support, Apple Music additions like AutoMix and Hi-Res Lossless Audio, and adjustable Dynamic Type text sizing. The update also lets users install tvOS updates through the iPhone's Home app without turning on the Apple TV itself.

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