Apple has overhauled its Podcasts app with iOS 26.4, adding seamless video-audio switching, speed controls, and offline video downloads in a clear bid to rival YouTube and Spotify.
By bringing an enhanced video podcasts viewing experience to its app, Apple is aiming to keep users from turning to rival platforms to watch their favorite shows.
Apple Podcasts adds full video streaming with HLS support, offline downloads, dynamic ads, and monetization tools, launching with iOS 26.4 and expanding across Apple devices.
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