Apple turns up the speed on Podcasts and adds a new emoji game to News
Briefly

Apple's upcoming software updates for the Podcasts app will introduce an enhanced playback speed feature, allowing users to listen at a maximum of 3x, up from 2x. Accessing various speeds requires swiping on a new interface, which appears after tapping the playback button. Additionally, a new 'Enhance Dialogue' feature uses machine learning for clearer speech against background sounds. The updates, highlighted during WWDC 2025, will also include a daily puzzle game for Apple News Plus subscribers and improved functionality for boarding passes and Digital IDs in Apple Wallet.
With the latest updates, Apple Podcasts will feature enhanced playback speeds, allowing users to listen to audio at up to 3x speed, improving flexibility for avid podcast consumers.
New playback speed options in Podcasts allows for more control. Users can access faster speeds by swiping through a new dial interface while enjoying the 'Enhance Dialogue' feature.
Read at The Verge
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