Google Podcasts

Submitted by Robert Kingett on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.

Last modified

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Description of App

With Google Podcasts, you can find and listen to the world's podcasts for free.

Discover podcasts you'll love

*Subscribe and listen to all your favorite podcasts. * Explore show and episode recommendations just for you. * Browse popular and trending shows in comedy, news, sports, and more.

Customize your listening experience. * Listen at faster playback speeds or skip over silences. * Queue up episodes for a seamless listening experience. * Easily keep track of your listening history, downloads, and subscriptions.

Listen wherever you are.

*Listen on multiple devices - phone, laptop, smart speaker - without losing your place. * Auto-download shows to listen offline and on the go. * Discover podcasts using Google Search and Google Assistant.

Version

1.10

Free or Paid

Free

Apple Watch Support

Device(s) App Was Tested On

iPhone

iPad

iPod Touch

iOS Version

IOS 13.4

Accessibility Comments

There are a lot of VoiceOver router actions that make this app very easy to use and share podcasts. Router actions include sharing, subscribing, and even managing your library to a limited extent.

VoiceOver Performance

VoiceOver reads all page elements.

Button Labeling

All buttons are clearly labeled.

Usability

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

Other Comments

Sometimes, the search button in the explore tab does not appear to VO users, but this happens rarely.

App Store Link

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/google-podcasts/id1398000105

Developer's Website

http://www.podcasts.google.com

Recommendations

1 people have recommended this app

Most recently recommended by Robert Kingett 7 months ago

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Comments

Overcast

What is the difference between google and overcast. I use over because it is easy and I do not need to learnnew things. I just check my podcast, tap on the episode and start playing. to

No thanks to Google listening

I deleted the app when the first screen wanted me to sign-in to Google.

Yes, I know that I shouldn't have been surprised had I stopped to think about it for even a moment.

Google already knows more about me than I care for. Having them also know what podcasts I listen to; which episodes I skip; and so on. Well, thanks but no thanks Google.

İ am surprised that google

İ am surprised that google podcasts app despite being new is available in my country. İ’v had the search problem too,but this app is a new app they’ll fix it

Search button workaround.

I've found a temporary solution to the search button issue. When you navigate backwards, through the app, the search button always appears.