Big surprise for CarPlay users in ios16.4

We are currently learning more about a number of the new features that came with the release of iOS 16.4 to the world as a stable version. And one of those particulars can make drivers who enjoy podcast listening on the road happy.

The UI of the Podcasts app, which is a regular feature on iPhones and other devices, has been improved, and these changes are visible on the iPad, Mac, and even the CarPlay interface. Apple is attempting to make content browsing simpler.

There is now a dedicated section in the podcast library's main menu for users who subscribe to podcasts that are part of channels, which are more common in the United States. For those who don't know, an independent media channel is a means for creators and media outlets to collect all of their podcasts in one location.

The "Up Next" and "Recently Played" lists are now available accessible through the CarPlay interface. That makes it simple for drivers to listen to every new episode of a podcast they have waiting for them without having to do any manual searching. Also, by pressing down on a "Up Next" podcast with your finger, you can delete it from the list if you're not interested in it: Also, according to Apple, the Explore portion of the CarPlay interface, which is also available on the iPhone and iPad, will provide recommendations for additional podcasts. Ultimately, those listings will make it easier to identify the exclusive episodes of paying subscribers.

The biggest rival to Spotify's podcast section and independent services like iVoox is Apple's Podcasts app, which is now autonomous following the demise of iTunes. It offers exclusive content, a subscription service, and—possibly most significantly—presence on all Apple devices by default.