The new iOS 17.4 developer beta adds transcripts to the Apple Podcasts app.
If necessary, podcasters can upload custom transcripts or edit their auto-generated transcripts.
Transcripts can be accessed from the “details” page of any podcast episode.
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However, transcripts aren’t just an accessibility feature.
it’s possible for you to also use transcripts to navigate through podcasts.
We don’t know how accurate these auto-generated transcripts will be.
And unfortunately, episode transcripts are generatedaftera podcast episode is published.
Naturally, some podcast hosts are concerned about how Apple will use this feature.
Apple could scan podcast transcripts to find content that violates its ToS.
Podcast episodes may also be used to train Apple’s artificial intelligence.
Apple Podcast transcripts will debut alongside iOS 17.4 later this year.
At the very least, you should wait a few months for the iOS 17.4 public beta.
Note that transcripts will only be available in English, French, German, and Spanish at launch.
