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Podcaster 4

Last updated on 26 March 2012. Originally submitted by Oriol on 6 August 2010.
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Description of App

Subscribe, download and play audio & video podcasts without having to sync with iTunes with the most advanced podcast player in the app store.

Recommended by The Tech Guy, icali.tv, Macworld, AppAdvice and others.

Manager Podcasts
Subscribe to over 20,000 podcasts without iTunes and get new episodes quickly anywhere, anytime.

Advanced Podcast Player
Podcasters player has been designed to play audio and video podcasts and features variable-speed playback, chapters, gestures, commercial skip buttons, and AirPlay.

Optimized Downloader
Download any size podcast over cellular or Wifi network. Supports background downloading and resuming of partial downloads.

Podcast & Episode Information
Our integrated browser allows you to view show notes as well as browse and share links while you listen.

Multitasking Support and Retina Display
Gorgeous Retina graphics and optimized for background refreshing and downloading. You get an audible tone as each episode completes downloading.

Host View
Learn more about your favorite podcast with our new host view. See extended information for podcast and hosts.

MORE FEATURES:

  • No 3G file size limit
  • Refresh all feeds at once
  • Resume automatically after interruptions
  • Custom Playlists
  • Supports lock screen, task bar & headphone remote
  • Continues playback of video & audio episodes
  • Supports password-protected feeds & episodes
  • Share via email, Facebook, Twitter and Instapaper
  • Import & Export OPML backup
  • Import from iTunes or iPod app on device
  • Backup and Restore to Dropbox
  • Supports pcast:// itpc:// schemes
  • Supports External display
  • Accessible with VoiceOver
  • Sleep timer
  • Push notifications for new episodes
  • Add a podcast as a contact card

Please visit  http://podcaster.fm for features, help and more or email us help@podcaster.fm

Works with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad with iOS 4.
Localized to English and German.

Version

4.7

Free or Paid

Paid

Compatibility

This is a native iPhone and iPod Touch app that is displayed in 2x mode on an iPad

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone 3GS

Accessibility Comments

As it says in the description, this is accessible with VoiceOver.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labelling

All buttons are clearly labelled.

Usability

The app is fully accessible with VoiceOver and is easy to navigate and use.

Link to Podcaster 4 in the App Store

Visit developer web site

User Options

2 AppleVis user(s) have recommended this app for VoiceOver users.
0 AppleVis user(s) have reported that they have contacted the developer about accessibility issues with this app.
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Comments

#1 Improved accessibility

Submitted by Blind I on 28 September 2010.

The latest update (3.5) has explicitly addressed a number of accessibility issues. It is now very accessible. Notable improvements are in the Now Playing screen. Works well. Highly recommended.

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