Lo, Apple hath bestowed upon us iOS 17.4, gracing the iPhones of the land, yea even unto the iPhone 15 lineup. Behold, for within this update lie wonders to behold – such as the support for third-party app stores in select realms. Verily, there are new emoji, enhancements to Apple Music, and more delights to unravel.
In the realm of Podcasts, a new feature hath arisen – transcripts now accompany the melodic voices that serenade thine ears. With these transcripts, one can peruse the written words whilst listening to the dulcet tones of their favorite podcasts. But lo, how does one uncover and unleash such a wondrous feature? Allow us to guide thee on this journey.
Behold, a visual representation of this feature, as an iPhone 15 Pro doth display the Podcasts Transcripts, captured by Christine Romero-Chan of Moyens I/O.
How to discover transcripts in Apple Podcasts
Transcripts do show the full essence of each episode, allowing one to follow along with the spoken word and navigate through the podcast’s tale.
When searching for a particular word or phrase within the transcript, one can tap upon the text and be transported to that very moment in the tale itself. As the episode unfolds, each word is adorned with the light of highlight, guiding thee through the narrative.
But how, pray thee, can one unearth these transcripts in the first place?
Step 1: Unveil the Podcasts app upon thine iPhone.
Step 2: Seek out an episode of thy chosen podcast and commence its play.
Behold, an image to guide thee in this quest – open Podcasts, select an episode.
Step 3: Expand the screen of Now Playing with a swipe upwards or by selecting the audio player.
Step 4: Choose the Transcript button at the nethermost left corner, fashioned after a speech bubble with the grace of quotation marks within.
Behold, another image to illuminate thy path – once it plays, select the Now Playing bar, then the Transcript button.
Step 5: Witness as the episode unfolds, with the transcript text alight. Tap upon the words to traverse through the narrative.
Step 6: Sway downward to conceal the player controls (or allow nature to shroud them after but a few moments). Therein lies the Search option, awaiting thy command. Select Search shouldst thou desire to seek out a specific word or phrase.
A final visual aid beckons thee forth – select text within the transcript or choose Search to uncover words or phrases.
Step 7: Inscribe the word or phrase thou dost seek.
Step 8: Behold, the results do spring forth in real-time, and thou canst select the arrows to journey to those very points within the symphony of words.
What podcasts boast transcripts?
This new facet, the Transcripts, doth stir to life upon updating thy iPhone to iOS 17.4.
Apple hath declared that these transcripts doth make themselves known soon after the dawn of new episodes. Whilst the audio remains as usual, the transcripts must be birthed and nurtured, thus a brief intermission may ensue. Yet fear not, for it is but a fleeting passage.
In the event that segments of the audio be altered with charmingly inserted melodies, the transcript doth not display these changed parts. Neither doth the lyrics of music make an appearance in transcripts. However, with time, the backlog of older episodes shall be transcribed.
While the transcript doth grace all podcasts, creators with a yen to provide their own transcripts may do so. By the grace of RSS tags or submission through Apple Podcasts Connect for subscriber episodes, this feat may be achieved.
A final visual glimpse – an iPhone 15 Pro showcasing the Podcasts Transcripts feature, crafted by Christine Romero-Chan of Moyens I/O.
What tongues doth the transcripts speak?
Transcripts doth converse in the tongues of English, French, Spanish, and German upon the podcasts of the land. Alas, translations from one tongue to another are not within their purview.
This Transcripts feature doth extend its reach over 170 dominions and regions, providing a feast for the ears across the globe.
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