Apple is giving podcast listeners an improved way to stream shows from its library on any device. Starting today, the web version of Apple Podcasts has a look and feature set that's very similar to the company's standalone app. Not only can the platform be accessed on any device via the web, but you'll also get more tools beyond just playing episodes, even if you don't have a desktop or mobile app installed.
According to Engadget, through the new web interface that looks similar to what you see inside the full app, you'll be able to browse shows, access your library, view top charts, purchase subscriptions, and more.
Apple Podcasts on the web syncs everything with your Apple
account, so your playback progress, favorite shows, and subscriptions stay up to date across devices. If you don’t have an Apple sign-in, the company says you’ll still be able to browse and listen, but before that, you could listen to podcasts on the web, and you didn’t have access to your library or any of the service’s advanced tools.