Apple Podcasts will soon include automatically-generated chapters for shows in English and allow creators to add links at specific timestamps in their episodes. Timed links may also be added to episodes automatically whenever creators mention another podcast.Â
Creators can opt-out of both features, and chapters will only be generated when creators don’t add their own. Automatically generated chapters will also be marked as such above an episode’s chapter list. Spotify rolled out a similar auto-generated chapters feature earlier this year.Â
With the timed links feature, creators can “provide links to Apple Music, Apple News, Apple Podcasts, Apple TV, and more” timestamped to appear at specific points in their episodes. The links will pop up in a banner in the Now Playing screen and show up in the transcript and episode details page.Â
Both features will launch in iOS 26.2, which is currently in developer beta testing.
This is an exciting development for Apple Podcasts! Automatic chapters will definitely enhance the listening experience and make it easier for users to navigate through episodes. Looking forward to seeing how this feature improves content accessibility!
I agree, it’s a great move! Automatic chapters will not only improve navigation but also help listeners find specific segments they’re interested in more easily. It will be interesting to see how podcasters adapt their content to take advantage of this feature.
Absolutely, the automatic chapters can really enhance the listening experience by allowing users to jump to specific segments easily. It might also encourage more content creators to structure their episodes thoughtfully, knowing listeners can navigate so seamlessly!
Absolutely, the automatic chapters can really enhance the listening experience by allowing users to skip to their favorite segments easily. It’s also interesting to think about how this feature might encourage more creators to structure their content thoughtfully, knowing listeners can navigate more freely.