The Apple Podcasts app is packed with features and is perfect for listening to your favorite podcasts. The application allows you to subscribe to podcasts of various genres, download episodes, set a sleep timer, change the playback speed and much more. This guide explains how to use the Podcasts app on an iPhone running iOS 16 and goes into detail about every aspect of the app.
How to listen to podcasts on iPhone
- Launch the Podcasts app.
- Go to Overview.
- Select the show or episode of your choice.
Note: You can also select an episode from the Listen Now tab.
How to use the playback controls in the Podcasts app on iPhone
The symbols shown below can be seen on the playback screen of your podcast. Let's take a look at their functionality.
Skip buttons
They give us the ability to fast-forward or rewind the current track.
To set the number of seconds to skip forward or backward:
Podcast Speed
You can adjust the audio speed by pressing the 1x symbol on the podcast playback screen. You have many options, from 0.75x to about 2x.
AirPlay
With a few taps, your screen can mirror the currently playing podcast to surrounding Apple devices with the AirPlay icon.
Sleep timer
The sleep timer is especially useful before bed when you want to listen to your favorite podcast but are tired. The function allows you to set a timer for a track, after which it will stop playing. By default, the sleep timer is disabled. But you can choose between 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, 1 hour.
More button
For more settings for the playback screen of the Podcasts app, tap the three dots icon on the playback screen. The button consists of settings such as play next/last, skip to episode/show, save episode, mark as listened, share episode and more.
How to subscribe or unsubscribe from a podcast on iPhone
- Launch Podcasts → go to Browse.
- Click View All. before the category name.
For example, Top Shows. - Select Show.
- Select the icon with three dots → Subscribe / Unsubscribe from the show.
Alternatively, to unsubscribe from a show, you can go to Library → Shows → select a show → tap on the three dots icon → Unsubscribe Show.
How to Download or Delete Podcast Episodes from iPhone
You can also go to "Library" → "Downloaded" → select a show → scroll down to an episode → tap on the three dots icon → "Delete Download".
How to Delete Shows and Podcast Episodes on iPhone
- Go to Podcasts → Library → Shows.
- Select the three dots icon → Edit Show.
- Tap the red (-) icons.
- Select Unsubscribe and Delete → Done.
- Open Podcasts → Browse → select the show you want.
- Tap the three dots → Share Show.
- Go to Podcasts → Browse → select the show you want.
- Next to the episode you want to share, tap the three-dot icon → Share episode.
Alternatively, you can simply hold on to the show you want to share and click "Share Show" in the dialog box as a shortcut to the above steps.
You can also follow steps 1-2 → then press and hold release → select "Copy Link", paste the link to any site/app on the social network and share it.
How to skip ads during a podcast on iPhone
Even if there are no ads in the app, some podcasters may include sponsored ads. All you have to do is tap on the skip forward symbol a few times to skip that sponsored podcast segment.
Use Siri to Listen to Podcasts on iPhone
The Podcasts app on iPhone works great with Siri, Apple's virtual assistant. You can use the episode's Siri Voice Assistance to perform simple actions such as play, pause, skip, jump back, and more.
- "Hey Siri, play the You're Wrong About podcast."
- "Hey Siri, play the latest episode of Wow in the World."
- "Hey Siri, watch this show."
- "Hey Siri, pause."
- "Hey Siri, rewind 30 seconds."
- "Hey Siri, play twice as fast."
- "Hey Siri, skip ahead 10 minutes."
Several teams that Apple allows you to use while playing your favorite podcast using Siri, are listed below:
Filter seasons and episodes in the Podcasts app on iPhone
- Launch Podcasts → Library → Shows.
- Select a show → tap the three dots icon.
- Select Settings.
- Select a filter by episode order.
Select the episode order in the Podcasts app on iPhone.
- Launch podcasts.
- On the "Listen" tab, go to the "Shared with you" section.
Make sure that your friend's contact is saved and that access to you is turned on. To enable this feature, open Settings → Messages → turn on Shared with You → turn on Podcasts. Now, to view shared podcasts, follow these steps.
How to edit or unsubscribe from a podcast
Do you have an in-app podcast subscription and want to change it? All you have to do is:
To completely unsubscribe from your podcasts, follow our guide on how to unsubscribe.
- Go to the Settings app on your iPhone → Podcasts.
- Turn on library sync in the Library section.
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Have questions about the Podcasts app?
Apple Podcasts calls itself an app that informs and inspires. Genres like science, news, politics, comedy and more are definitely inspiring. Therefore, it is imperative that you make the most of this app and spread the word. However, if you have any questions about the Podcasts app for iPhone or iPad, feel free to leave them in the comments below!
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