New Apple Podcasts features in iOS 27, tvOS 27, and macOS 27

With iOS 27 and the other 2027 software updates, Apple Podcasts is making video available on more platforms, enhancing video episodes with read-along transcripts, and adding new features like Search in Show and improved support for larger text sizes.

New tvOS experience

The Apple Podcasts app on tvOS has been completely redesigned and now supports video podcasts and premium subscriptions from your favorite shows.

A full tvOS-style sidebar navigation lets you move between familiar tabs like Home, New, Library, and Search. You can quickly get back to what you’re playing in the full-screen Now Playing view. The channels you subscribe to and the topics you favorite are also available.

Podcast show pages have been redesigned on tvOS to showcase show art and let you quickly start playing from where you left off or navigate between episodes. Episode lists now include episode art, so you can quickly scan the list and find just the right episode to play.

Channels from your favorite podcast networks are also now available on tvOS. From a channel page, you can browse shows from a network or subscribe for additional benefits like ad-free playback and early access to episodes.

Video podcasts on macOS

Apple Podcasts now offers expanded support for video podcasts on macOS. Episodes that include video are clearly labeled, and pressing play launches the player directly into video playback.

Video can be expanded to full-screen playback or played in Picture in Picture mode for a minimal video player.

Transcripts, chapters, and links for video

Video episodes across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS now include full read-along transcripts, chapters, and media links.

Search in show

A new search bar at the top of a podcast’s show page, in the See All Episodes view, helps you quickly find the episode you’re looking for.

Whether you’re searching for a guest name, episode title, keyword, or something mentioned in the transcript, it’s never been easier to explore and navigate podcasts with a large episode catalog. No scrolling required. This feature is available everywhere Apple Podcasts is available, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and the web.

Extended accessibility text sizes

Apple Podcasts improves accessibility by supporting larger accessibility font sizes (AX1–AX5). This is now supported across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, and tvOS 27.

Note: All features may not be available in all countries and regions. See availability of Apple Podcasts features.