Timer ruined by iOS 18
I have been using this podcast every night for over 10 years, and I wouldn’t be without it having sleep problems as I do.
My routine is to select a podcast, don’t press play, set the timer, plug in the earphone and go to sleep.
When I wake up all I have to do is press play on the earphone and the podcast will stop as per the timer, 10 minutes, 20 minutes etc.
Since IOS 18 the timer now starts counting down as soon as it is set, with or without the podcast playing. So my routine is useless, because it starts immediately not after pressing play, by the time I have gone to sleep the timer has finished and I haven’t even pressed the play button. This means that I have to pick up my device, which is quite bright to look at in the middle of the night just to set the timer.
Please change it back I rely on it EVERY night
My routine is to select a podcast, don’t press play, set the timer, plug in the earphone and go to sleep.
When I wake up all I have to do is press play on the earphone and the podcast will stop as per the timer, 10 minutes, 20 minutes etc.
Since IOS 18 the timer now starts counting down as soon as it is set, with or without the podcast playing. So my routine is useless, because it starts immediately not after pressing play, by the time I have gone to sleep the timer has finished and I haven’t even pressed the play button. This means that I have to pick up my device, which is quite bright to look at in the middle of the night just to set the timer.
Please change it back I rely on it EVERY night
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Bugged Since iOS update
Partially played episodes get marked as played. Have to search for missing episode, redownload it and find spot I left off that episode. Sooner or later an episode is going to go missing and I won’t notice. Time to switch platforms.
Downloads do not work properly
While I generally find the app to be clear and easy to use, there are some critical bugs with downloads. For serial shows which have to be played in order, while the podcast creator can designate that as the intended play order, the Podcasts app doesn’t recognize it for downloads. There is no option to download the “next” set of episodes, but there is a bug with the strings. When you switch to, for example, “download 3 most recent” and then go back, the string on the outer menu is “download next 3 episodes”. You can go in and out of the menu and it will change back and forth between “next” and “most recent”. In any case, whichever you choose, it just downloads the most recent. I’m on episode 3 of a story podcast that is marked as needing to be listened to in order, and download “next/most recent 3” downloads episodes 11-13. There is simply no way to get it to download 3-5, or even just 3. This is frustrating enough that I’m deducting 2 stars. There is another flaw that has caused me to remove another star. You cannot mark a podcast series as “played up to this point”. If I’ve listened to a series on another app and am hundreds of episodes in, I can’t switch over to this app and mark those first 200 as already played. I have to do every episode manually, which is infuriating if I, again, want to listen to episodes in order.
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OS 18
Fix it! Doesn’t work after the upgrade. How is this even possible to mess up so bad from the official apple podcast app?? Embarrassing
Watch app is unusable
You are unable to choose what podcasts/episodes download, awful UI, and skips episodes while playing. Somehow worse than the Spotify app. And why can’t there be one music and podcasts app the same thing (like it used to be)? Stupid that we need two.
bug
iOs 18 has forced continuous playback even though I have never selected it and it is still not selected. PLEASE fix
Intimate tracking and data sharing is unavoidable with this app .
There is a privacy issue here which I feel has been overlooked . Unlike Apple News , you can't clear your browsing history or reset advertising identifiers - Apple Podcast settings are very limited . I have had many adverts embedded in my favourite podcasts which have not only been specific to my city , but locations for places and services literally within a mile from my house , and intended to be appropriate to my age / interests . As I have said , this app doesn't give you privacy but obviously does collect location and use other personal information . I feel Apple needs to address this . Apple's Private relay only protects whilst web browsing . It would seem to keep your Podcast and personal information private you may need a router-installed VPN to prevent this sort of tracking to begin with . Doubt Apple will publish this review , but it may have brought it to their attention - being a privacy-first company which relies upon customer's trust ? I wait to see . I should mention that I have all location services turned off except ' Find My ' for iOS and Mac devices - so the source of tracking must be from ISP ID or ' Find My ' . Very much like podcast apps but am considering switching to another provider . I like to keep my location and interests apart from intrusive advertisers and the triangulation of trackers . Apple doesn't seem to be honouring that with their Podcasts app .
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Love the app but not the jingle
I’ve used this app for years and love all the features. I’ve never written a review before as I’m not convinced the developers actually read them but I hate this one aspect so much that I was compelled to come here and write this. The clang of noise in between episodes is dreadful. I don’t know what it’s called but it’s so harsh. I’ve no idea how someone can think it’s a good thing to use to break the segments. Sometimes I listen to podcasts to go to sleep but this noise always wakes me up! Please change it! I’m going to have to change my app as it’s too jarring. Even when I’m not falling asleep. Thanks
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HOW GREAT THIS APP IS -Quintin coach E
The Apple Podcasts app has profoundly transformed the way I engage with audio content, revolutionizing my daily routines and enriching my intellectual and emotional life in ways I never anticipated. Before discovering this app, I often struggled to find time for leisurely activities or intellectual enrichment amidst a busy schedule. The seamless integration of Apple Podcasts into my daily life has provided me with a vast library of diverse content at my fingertips, from insightful interviews and educational series to gripping storytelling and thought-provoking discussions. The app's intuitive interface and personalized recommendations ensure that I am always exposed to new ideas and voices that resonate with my interests. The ability to curate and organize my favorite podcasts into custom playlists has made it easy to turn mundane moments, like commuting or exercising, into opportunities for learning and relaxation. This shift has not only broadened my horizons and deepened my knowledge but has also provided a source of inspiration and solace during challenging times. Overall, Apple Podcasts has become an indispensable tool, fundamentally reshaping how I absorb information and engage with the world, making it a true game-changer in my personal and professional life.
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Garbage ads shoved down your throat
Garbage app feeds multiple ads before podcasts even start
If you show me ads before any content I will boycott the advertiser , notify them that their ads on your platform are the reader
If you show me ads before any content I will boycott the advertiser , notify them that their ads on your platform are the reader
