Both mobile and desktop versions of the Pocket Casts app have introduced a new playlist feature designed to help you organize your favorite podcasts.
You can manually create your own playlists by hand, while a Smart Playlists option can apply your own rules to do the job automatically …
The new feature is available in version 8 of the iPhone app and version 6 of the Mac app.
Create and customize playlists by hand. Use your own order, save episodes for later, or build collections around trips, themes, or guests you love. Smart Playlists automatically gather episodes from the podcasts you follow based on the rules you set. For example, you can make a “Quick Listen” Smart Playlist that gathers episodes from your favorite shows that are less than 25 minutes long.
Playlists don’t have to be limited to the podcasts you follow. When creating a manual playlist, you can include individual episodes of additional shows.
From the main screen, open the Playlists tab. Tap “+” on mobile or click “New playlist” on the web. Give it a name and tap “Create playlist.”
Once you’ve created and named your playlist, you’ll see a tappable option beneath the name ‘Make into Smart Playlist.’ This will then present you with options for creating the rules you want to be applied to it.
You can find full details here.
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