It should be easy to listen to new podcasts. Apple announces it will automatically transcribe podcasts, this should allow more people to enjoy the episode. Apple Podcasts will allow creators to upload and view their own transcripts or request that Apple create one for them.
However, there are some things to keep in mind. Apple Podcasts should start creating transcriptions once the episode is uploaded. However, there is a “short delay” before availability, so those who want to play their podcasts right away will have to wait an unspecified amount of time (Apple tells Podcasts to wait at least 24 hours after uploading an episode. ). The longer the episode, the longer it may take to be ready for transcription. If any part of the recording is changed by dynamically inserted audio, the transcription will not be updated and the music lyrics will not be displayed.
Podcasters must follow Apple’s quality requirements to properly transcribe their episodes. According to Apple, the transcription of podcasts and music that people discuss may not be as good. If someone chooses to upload their own, it should be her VTT or SRT file. Podcasters can also edit their transcripts for greater accuracy.
Apple Podcasts transcription will launch in spring on iOS 17.4 in English, German, Spanish, and French. The feature is available in more than 170 countries and territories, and older episodes are transcribed over time.
