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

Apple is Upgrading its Podcasts app Allows users to “seamlessly” switch between audio and video files using HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. While listening to a show, users will be able to switch to a landscape video version of the podcast and download video versions of the podcast to watch offline.

By giving users the option to quickly change between audio and video, Apple may be able to prevent users from switching to other platforms to watch episodes of their favorite shows. Video has become an increasingly popular way to consume podcasts, with YouTube saying last February that more than a billion people watch podcasts on the platform. per month. Spotify is made Big boost in video as welland Netflix was recently launched Its original podcasts It has licensed offers from Spotify and iHeartMedia.

The new features in Apple’s Podcasts app will officially launch this spring, but will be available for testing starting Monday as part of the betas for iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4. HLS Video will also be coming to the web version of the Podcasts app in the spring. Apple says video will “seamlessly integrate into existing shows without disrupting followers or downloads, and creators can monetize through sponsorships and dynamic ads.”