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iOS 26.4 adds video podcasts with these new features

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Why This Matters

The introduction of video podcasts in iOS 26.4 marks a significant shift in how Apple Podcasts caters to the growing popularity of video content, enhancing user engagement and offering new monetization opportunities for creators. This update aligns Apple with industry trends seen on platforms like YouTube and Spotify, providing consumers with more versatile and interactive podcast experiences.

Key Takeaways

Apple Podcasts got some exciting video improvements in iOS 26.4 this week, here are the new features included in the update.

iOS 26.4 gives Apple Podcasts a major video overhaul

Video has technically been available in Apple Podcasts for many years—but most podcasts never supported it.

Recently though, the popularity of video podcasts has soared on platforms like YouTube and Spotify. And in iOS 26.4, Apple has launched an all-new video experience in its Podcasts app too.

Video podcasts in iOS 26.4 offer the following features:

You can switch seamlessly between video and audio with one tap

Videos can be downloaded for offline playback

Picture-in-Picture is available on iPhone, iPad, and more

Playback speed for video can be adjusted up to 2x

Transcripts still offered for video and audio

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