Apple is bringing significant changes to its Podcasts app across multiple platforms this fall. The updates arrive as part of the company’s broader 2027 software releases.
What We Know: Mac users will soon watch video podcasts in an enhanced experience within Apple Podcasts. Picture in Picture support lets listeners view episodes while multitasking across other apps. The full podcast experience comes to Mac with transcripts, timed links, and chapters all in one place. Meanwhile, the tvOS Podcasts app receives a complete redesign featuring video playback, a new sidebar for easier browsing, and support for creators’ episode and show artwork.
What They Said: Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Services on the full list of changes coming this fall: “We’re excited to bring powerful new features and intelligence to hundreds of millions of users across Apple services, making their experiences even more useful and fun. From new exploration tools with Flyover and Local Lists in Maps, to more convenient ways to pay and get paid in Apple Wallet, to the continued expansion of video podcasts in Apple Podcasts on Mac and in tvOS, and so much more — these updates reflect our commitment to creating experiences that truly make a difference in people’s lives.”
What Remains Unclear: Apple hasn’t announced specific rollout dates for each podcast feature. It’s also uncertain whether additional podcast-related updates are still in development for this cycle.
What It Means: Apple is making a clear push to compete in the growing video podcast space. The Mac and tvOS expansions bring the platform closer to rivals like Spotify and YouTube. With video becoming more of a consumption habit for podcasts, these features are a perfect addition for ease of use and discoverability. For creators and listeners alike, this fall’s updates represent a meaningful step forward.
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