Apple’s Podcasts app will let you ‘seamlessly’ switch between audio and video shows

Source: The Verge

Apple is upgrading its Podcasts app to let users “seamlessly” swap between audio and video podcasts using its HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. While listening to a show, users will be able to switch to a horizontal video version of the podcast and download the video versions for offline viewing.

By giving users the option to quickly change between audio and video, Apple might keep users from jumping to other platforms to watch episodes of their favorite shows. Video is becoming an increasingly popular way to consume podcasts, with YouTube reporting that more than 1 billion people watch podcasts on the platform.

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