GoKawiilApple Podcasts has a brand new video podcast experience in iOS 26.4. iPhone users running the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate can now see it in action with these shows.
Apple is embracing video podcasts with an enhanced experience
The company announced its brand new video podcast experience as part of iOS 26.4 last month. The big change is that creators can release video podcasts that users can stream or listen to as audio — no need for separate feeds.
The new video podcast experience empowers creators. Creators distribute through participating hosting providers and ad networks, maintaining complete control of their content and monetization. Acast, Amazon’s ART19, iHeartMedia’s Triton Digital, and SiriusXM, inclusive of SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, and Simplecast, are supporting HLS video at launch, with additional providers to join in the future.
The new system even supports dynamic ad insertion for video podcasts.
For the first time, creators can dynamically insert video ads — including host-read spots — unlocking access to the broader video advertising market while maintaining full creative control. Video integrates seamlessly into existing shows without disrupting followers or downloads, and creators can monetize through sponsorships and dynamic advertising.
Apple is also tapping into new services revenue with the new system.
Apple does not charge hosting providers or creators to distribute podcasts on Apple Podcasts, whether via traditional RSS/MP3 or HLS video. Apple will charge participating ad networks a standard impression-based fee for the delivery of dynamic ads in HLS video on Apple Podcasts starting later this year.
Since the new system requires hosting provider support, Apple Podcasts users won’t automatically see the new video experience on existing video podcasts. Each hosting provider will need to introduce support for Apple’s new video experience.
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