March 5, 2024
UPDATE
Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts
Transcripts supply full-text show for every episode, making podcasts extra accessible and immersive than ever earlier than
As we speak Apple introduces transcripts for Apple Podcasts, an modern new function that makes podcasts extra accessible and simpler to navigate.
With transcripts, customers can learn the complete textual content of an episode, search the episode for a particular phrase or phrase, and faucet on the textual content to play the podcast from that time within the episode. As an episode performs, every phrase is highlighted, making it simple to comply with alongside.
“Introducing transcripts on Apple Podcasts builds on Apple’s dedication to creating services for everybody,” mentioned Sarah Herrlinger, Apple’s senior director, World Accessibility Coverage & Initiatives. “We’re thrilled to make transcripts extensively out there for all, including an extra layer of accessibility to the Podcasts expertise.”
Transcripts can improve a person’s podcast expertise in a number of methods, serving to them catch each phrase from their favourite hosts, study a brand new language, and extra simply discover details they heard on an episode. Customers will be capable of entry an episode’s transcript from the bottom-left nook on the Now Taking part in display screen.
Transcripts had been constructed to strengthen accessibility. The font and colour distinction had been designed to make long-form textual content simpler to scan and skim. Customers who’re Deaf or arduous of listening to are additionally in a position to entry transcripts with out having to press play on the episode.
Beginning at present, transcripts can be found for English-, French-, Spanish-, and German-language podcasts on iPhone and iPad with iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4. Transcripts is not going to supply translations from one language to a different. Transcripts will routinely be out there for brand spanking new episodes shortly after episodes are printed. Beforehand launched episodes can be transcribed over time.
Creators preferring to supply their very own transcripts can achieve this by way of RSS tags or in Apple Podcasts Join for subscriber episodes. Be taught extra at podcasters.apple.com/support/5316-transcripts-on-apple-podcasts.
Availability
Transcripts can be found with iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 for podcasts in English, French, German, and Spanish, with back-catalog episodes being added over time. Transcripts will be accessed in over 170 nations and areas.
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