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Apple Unveils Enhanced Video Podcast Experience This Spring

2/18/2026

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Apple will launch an integrated video podcast experience in Apple Podcasts this spring, with beta testing beginning on February 16, 2026.
The update includes picture-in-picture mode, offline downloads, and playback speeds up to 3x using HTTP Live Streaming (HLS).
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president, said the update aims to empower creators and improve user experience.

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Story summary

Apple will launch an integrated video podcast experience in Apple Podcasts this spring, with beta testing beginning on February 16, 2026.
The update includes picture-in-picture mode, offline downloads, and playback speeds up to 3x using HTTP Live Streaming (HLS).
Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president, said the update aims to empower creators and improve user experience.