Pocket Casts: the alternative podcasting client for Mac reaches version 2

On the iPhone, Apple’s in-house Podcasts app dominates the audio broadcasting space – and the tool supplied as standard is also very popular on the Mac. But it’s not always just Apple: competitors like overcast Or Castro In some cases, they also offer more functions and are more convenient to use. Also in the running is Pocket Casts, a once independent app that was later sold to the American broadcaster chain NPR and eventually to WordPress operator Automattic. He now takes care of regular updates and recently created a Mac application. It is now in A new version 2 First.

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Switched to Electron

With the Mac app, users who are only Using a Paid Pocket Casts Subscription (from 22.67 euros per year), it is possible to access the podcast library created on the iPhone. In version 2, the framework of the app was upgraded Electron Changed, which improves multiplatform possibilities.

The updated Windows version should now have the same features as always – better chapter support and a mini player have been added there recently. The rendering engine should be faster and the whole app should run better overall. The Electron framework itself is not without controversy among Mac users, but it has made progress over the past few years.

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What Pocket Casts can do

Pocket Casts is otherwise a well-equipped podcast client. The app can accept RSS feeds as well as shows that can be found via an integrated search engine, offers a playlist including history, is suitable for offline operation and comes with a bookmark function.

An AutoPlay function has also been introduced since last year, which automatically finds the next episode once an episode has been completed. Pocket Casts can also be used on the Apple Watch and, as mentioned, is also available for Windows in addition to Mac and iPhone – there is also an Android and Google Wear version of the app. The app can also be used in the car as a CarPlay version. Many functions are also available without a premium subscription.

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