Four Takeaways From Apple's Entry Into Video Podcasts
Apple is adding native video support to Apple Podcasts using HLS, enabling adaptive video playback, server-side ads, and seamless audio-video switching while raising ecosystem concerns.
Apple Podcasts Gets Major Video Overhaul to Take on YouTube, Spotify
Apple Podcasts adds native HLS video support enabling single audio/video feeds, seamless switching, and dynamic video ad insertion with partner hosting and ad networks.
Apple introduces high-resolution HLS video podcast support, seamless audio-video switching, dynamic video ad insertion, and broad hosting/ads-provider support to expand creator control and monetization.
