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Apple Podcasts Unveils Advanced Video Features This Spring

2/16/2026

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Apple Podcasts will add advanced video capabilities this spring to let users switch between video and audio podcasts.
The update supports HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), enabling dynamic video ad insertion and offline viewing.
Creators can distribute content through various hosting providers without distribution fees, while Apple charges ad networks for dynamic ads.
The upgrade is in developer beta for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4.

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Story summary

Apple Podcasts will add advanced video capabilities this spring to let users switch between video and audio podcasts.
The update supports HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), enabling dynamic video ad insertion and offline viewing.
Creators can distribute content through various hosting providers without distribution fees, while Apple charges ad networks for dynamic ads.
The upgrade is in developer beta for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4.