Pocket Casts is one of the most popular podcast apps on Android and iOS, with a history stretching back several years. However, Pocket Casts eventually had to find a way to make enough money to support the ever-increasing development costs – or find a new owner willing to pay the bills. The app was bought […]
Automattic, which runs Tumblr and WordPress, buys a popular podcast app – Pocket Casts – from a collective of public radio groups, including NPR and BBC Studios. Automattic has not disclosed how much it will pay for Pocket Casts. The company said Pocket Casts will join Automattic, making it easier for podcast fans to discover […]
Pocket Casts has a new owner. Automattic, which runs WordPress.com and recently bought Tumblr, today announced it has acquired Pocket Casts, the well-regarded podcast app. The blog post announcing the purchase didn’t offer much in terms of an overview, but it did tease potential future integrations. “As part of Automattic, Pocket Casts will continue to […]
Following its acquisition of the popular Day One journaling app last month, Automattic announced that it is also acquiring the popular Pocket Casts podcast app. For those who aren’t familiar, Automattic is the company behind WordPress.com and Tumblr. Automattic made the announcement in a blog post today, claiming that Pocket Casts will continue to be […]
For years, when someone asked me for a podcasting app recommendation, I would respond to Pocket Casts without hesitation. Pocket Casts is a great app for Android and iOS, works on the web, and offers the perfect mix of features for both new users and seasoned podcast pros who want more control over their listening. […]
There’s only one way to hear exclusive podcast content from sports host Scott Wetzel: by paying $ 5 a month to subscribe to his Patreon. But the show is also available for free on a small podcasting app. In fact, leaked podcast feeds from dozens of subscription-only shows, including Wetzel and The last podcast on […]
Once upon a time, we all learned that audiobooks are meant to be sold in a certain way: as a monthly subscription, in a standalone app, in the only store in town. But it turns out we got it all wrong in our audiobooks. Today, Slate is launching an audiobook store that shows there is […]
The application will be closed on January 15 To stay relevant in an ever-changing world, it’s important to experiment, and Twitter isn’t resting on its laurels – it’s constantly looking for new ways to engage users. Shortly after introducing Stories-like fleets to users around the world, the San Francisco-based company announced testing of audio chat […]
Apple on Wednesday removed the popular Pocket Casts podcast player from the App Store in China. According to the developers of the app, the removal of Pocket Casts was at the behest of the country’s cyberspace administration, which determined that the app could be used to access content considered illegal in China. “We believe that […]
Pocket Casts, a popular podcast app, has apparently been removed from the Chinese App Store by Apple. The company took to Twitter tonight announcing Apple’s move, saying it was asked to censor certain podcast content. When they refused, Apple removed the app from the Chinese App Store. “Pocket Casts has been removed from the Chinese […]
2019 was the year of podcasts. Some of the most popular YouTubers join the platform. Meanwhile, Spotify, the world’s largest music streaming service, is on a podcast company buying spree. Apple and Google have stepped up their podcast offerings since iOS and Android app stores feature some of the best third-party podcast apps like Pocket […]
Considered two of the best podcast apps for Android, Castbox and Podcast Addict are used by millions of people around the world to listen to their favorite podcast (s). But as a new podcast listener looking to download a podcast app, which one should you choose? I have personally been using Castbox for months now […]
Podcasts are getting more and more popular day by day and this popular podcast app is turning to the Spotify model to get more people to listen. Pocket Casts is a popular podcast platform offering a selection of over 700,000 podcasts from the world’s top creators. They pride themselves on their abilities to find new […]
I’ve been using Pocket Casts to listen to podcasts on my phone for several years now, and all the while I’ve been glad I paid for it. It’s carefully designed and makes it easy to manage my listening sessions on a multitude of podcasts. And now, dear reader, it’s available for free on both android […]
Anyone who wants to download the Pocket Casts podcast app can now do so for free. Previously, you had to pay a one-time fee of $ 3.99 to access Android or iOS apps, but CEO Owen Grover said this approach increasingly seemed at odds with Pocket Casts’ goals and the organizations vision. radio stations (NPR, […]
STOCKHOLM – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –A casting, the world’s largest podcast company, today announced the launch of Acast Access. The new product is the technical infrastructure allowing publishers to manage and distribute their exclusive paid content in a secure manner. With Acast Access, for the first time, publishers can lock exclusive content behind their own paywall, […]
So many great podcasts, so little time. If you want a chance to browse all of your favorite shows in any given week, you need a feature-packed podcast app to keep you on track. But what are the best podcast apps for iPhone and iPad? If you like listening to podcasts on your iOS device, […]
Pocket Casts has revamped its app to upgrade discovery, curation, and reading. Pocket casts Podcast Pocket Casts app was relaunched on Wednesday with a revamped app and a mission to make podcasts less gruesome to check out. It’s a coming-out night for the podcast app taken over by a group of public radio giants earlier […]
Even with a number of free services available for listening to podcasts, Pocket Casts is a popular option for episodic audio. Indeed, it costs you a few bucks, but the app is well-designed and offers a more comprehensive set of features that some freeware doesn’t. Following its May sale to a public radio group that […]
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Last month, with fanfare, Google launched Google Podcasts, a new podcast player app for Android. Unlike Google’s previous podcasting players, this one could target the heart of the podcasting tech market, 10 miles southeast of the Googleplex: Apple. Apple has dominated podcasting technology as well as music downloads for the past 15 years. As podcasting […]
After years and years of waiting, Google finally launched an official podcast app on June 19. Android has long needed a first-party solution for downloading and listening to podcasts, and now that that solution is here and we’ve had time to really dig deep, it’s time to figure out if it was worth it. wait […]
NPR, This American life, WNYC Studios and WBEZ Chicago have teamed up to purchase Pocket Casts, a cross-platform podcast app. Public radio stations hope to improve the podcast discovery experience, help creators find new audiences, and improve producer knowledge. The Pocket Casts Discovery section currently highlights featured, trending, and popular shows. The app also includes […]
Pockets Casts has established itself as one of the best podcast apps available. It allows you to sync your podcasts across all devices, no matter what platform you are using. Now, that same convenience is available on Windows 10 through Pocket Casts Desktop. The app is available for free on Windows 10, Windows Mixed Reality, […]
Podcasts are more popular than ever thanks to cultural sensations like Serial, but how are you supposed to listen to them? Apple’s Podcast app got off to a rough start and isn’t the best choice. But for years, outside developers have been filling the void and producing stellar podcast apps with a ton of useful […]
Podcasts are more popular than ever thanks to cultural sensations like Serial, but how are you supposed to listen to them? Google doesn’t even make its own podcast app for Android anymore. But for years, outside developers have been filling the void and producing stellar podcast apps with a ton of useful features. Whoever you […]