This just might be the feature I’m looking forward to the most: “Apple Podcasts has supported video podcasts for years, but the feature grew stagnant and was barely utilized by creators. With the growing popularity of video shows on YouTube and Spotify, Apple was due for some upgrades of its own—and iOS 26.4 looks set to deliver.”

#Apple #ApplePodcasts #iOS264 #VídeoPodcasts #VideoPodcastsTrend #AppleMusic

https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/10/ios-26-4-is-coming-here-are-my-four-favorite-new-features/

iOS 26.4 is coming: Here are my four favorite new features - 9to5Mac

iOS 26.4 launches later this month, and it’s a big update for new iPhone features. Here are my three favorite iOS 26.4 features coming soon.

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News Summary: Americans Listen to Podcasts More Than Talk Radio; Mass Market Paperback Phased Out https://selfpublishingadvice.org/americans-listen-to-podcasts/ #massmarketpaperback #formatconvergence #videopodcasts #bookformats #talkradio #podcasts #TikTok #News
Americans Listen to Podcasts More Than Talk Radio

Podcasts overtake talk radio in US listening habits with 80% consuming both audio and video. Mass market paperback format phased out.

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Podcasting Isn't Video-First

A recent study by Triton Digital says 80% of those surveyed consume podcasts both in audio and video. But only 7% only consume the video.

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A great rundown of Apple’s HLS video announcement from the gang at BuzzCast.

Listen to the BuzzCast episode

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PodNews Weekly Review Great Run Down On Apple Podcasts doing HLS Video

https://truefans.fm/podnews-weekly-review/6997eaabae41870d89a5f737

Great job explaining it @[email protected] and @[email protected]

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Video-first podcast guesting is taking over in 2026 — creators and guests are prioritizing visuals for deeper engagement and discovery 🎥

#VideoPodcasts #PodcastTrends #ContentCreators #DigitalMedia #YouTubePodcasts #SocialVideo #PodcasterLife #AudienceEngagement #Media2026

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https://thepodcasting.org/video-first-podcast-guesting-takes-over-in-2026/

Is a video podcast a podcast? IMHO, yes. BUT… the show needs to be on RSS and be available for download on more platforms/apps than just YouTube.

If it’s just a YouTube video then let’s call it what it is… all together now… a YouTube video.

Nothing wrong with that, but it’s not a Podcast without an RSS feed.

Right @[email protected] and @[email protected]?

Apple introduces a new video podcast experience on Apple Podcasts using HLS technology.

Apple Podcasts introduces advanced video podcast capabilities using HLS, empowering creators with control, monetization, and high-quality viewing for users.

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News Summary: Audio Platforms Embrace Video, Audible and Spotify Expand Visual Features https://selfpublishingadvice.org/audio-platforms-embrace-video/ #audio-visualcontent #podcastmonetization #audiobookdiscovery #videopodcasts #Audible #spotify #News
Audio Platforms Embrace Video

Audible tests video content while Spotify lowers podcast monetization thresholds, signaling the convergence of audio and visual platforms.

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