Apple just gave podcast listeners a convenient way to stream shows from its library on any device.
From now on, the web version of Apple Podcasts has the same look and feature set as the company's standalone app .
Not only is the platform accessible on any device via the web, but users can do more than just play podcasts - even if they don't have a podcast desktop app installed. desktop or mobile device.
Through a web interface that looks just like the full app, users can browse shows, access their library, view top charts, subscribe, and more.
Apple Podcasts on the web syncs everything to your personal Apple account, so your streaming progress, favorites, and subscriptions stay in sync across all devices.
Before that, users could only listen to podcasts on the web but didn't have access to a library or any of the advanced tools most users wanted from a service.
Apple says Web Expanded Podcasts are available in more than 170 countries on "all major web browsers," including Safari , Chrome, Edge, and FireFox.