Has anyone figured out the "Up Next" feature in podcasts. Is the list invisible? Why am I questioned about it each time I want to simply play an episode? No longer can I simply add episodes to the on-the-go playlist and circle back later. Now its invisible, uncustomable, and pops up in my face overtime I push play. What a step backwards.
-Andrew
iPhone 6, iOS 9
In case anyone is looking, the Play Next playlist queue has been relocated in IOS11.
In case anyone is looking, the Play Next playlist queue has been relocated in IOS11.
IMHO, Apple needs a barrage of complaints about the stupid horrible changes to the Podcasts app. You can add your 2¢ at Product Feedback - Apple.
Completely agree. Itâs ridiculous that I can no longer see whatâs up next. Previously I was able to arrange and rearrange my upcoming podcast. I can no longer do that. Apple please bring back a way to see whatâs on the playlist and the ability to arrange and rearrange what is going to play next.
I've completed bailed on Apple's Podcast app. the iOS update is awful. It's way harder to navigate than it needs to be. They're being way too cute. I've started using Pocket Casts. It's met my needs much better.
That guide for the Podcast app in iOS 11 is very helpful and answered a lot of questions I had. Thanks.
Do you also have any insight into why Apple changed what seems to have been a perfectly functional app that millions of users appear to have been used to and happy with? The iOS 11 version looks to me like a solution searching for a problem.
Thanks again for the information.
Look again. There is no list just the play next commands
THANK YOU!!!! I could not find it.
I donât have that. :(
The reason you all are having such trouble seeing what is next on a simple screen is that you are trying to use the iOS 11 Podcasts app with the same methodology you used in the iOS 10 version. Stations have replaced Playlists and Autoplay ONLY works within a Station. If you take a few minutes and read this Tips Sheet at least down through Autoplay, you will be able to Autoplay all your episodes in the sequence you want.
On the other hand, you'll just frustrate yourselves trying to enjoy the episodes of Shows to which you subscribe by the old methodology. Give the IOS 11 metthod a try. You might find it very easy to use - just different than before.
iOS 11 Podcasts App Tips - Simpler, but a Major Departure from iOS 10
(as of 26Oct17)
The iOS 11 Podcasts App took a major step toward simplicity over previous versions, however, after first introducing Stations as a replacement for iTunes Playlists with iOS 10, it now forces a manual transition to Stations since iTunes Playlists no longer appear in the app. It also only permits Autoplay within Stations, introduces the term Shows and eliminates the Mark As Played feature for an individual podcast Episode or a selected group of Episodes.
To move around the app, one needs to understand three terms:
SETTINGS - PODCASTS APP, STATIONS AND SHOWS
It is wise to choose your preferences in iPhone>Settings>Podcasts before you subscribe to several Shows as those preferences will be the defaults for each Show. You can also change preferences for a particular Show, such as the PBS NewsHour by going to Library>Shows>PBS NewsHour, clicking the blue three-dot icon to the right of the Showâs name, then choosing Settings.
Note you can choose to download Only New Episodes as they become available, All Unplayed Episodes or none, should you choose to review an Episodeâs title in Available Episodes on its Showâs screen before downloading it. You can also choose to keep played Episodes, should you wish to listen to them repeatedly, or delete them automatically once heard. Played Episodes remain on your device for 24 hours after being played, though the titles remain in Available Episodes on the Shows screen. A previous Episode, if still available, can be downloaded again by clicking the plus sign to the right of its title.
Below are my settings preferences for the Podcasts App (left), Stations (center) and Shows (right), which might be a handy starting point, if you have questions or problems.
SUBSCRIBING TO A SHOW
You can subscribe to a Show using the search icon at the bottom of the app or through iTunes. You can also choose to download a single Episode rather than to subscribe to all future Episodes of a Show.
CREATING A STATION
Stations can be created, named and edited in the app at Library>Edit (upper right)>New Station or in iTunes. Shows can be added to a Station or removed by opening the Station in the Library screen and choosing Edit (upper right)>Settings>Choose Podcasts, then placing (or removing). a check mark to the right of the Show. A Stationâs Shows can also be added or removed in iTunes.
You can Sort&Play all Episodes within the Station or when grouped by Show within a Station. The Sort&Play choices are Manual Show Order, Oldest to Newest, Newest to Oldest or Manual.
Note: a bug in the Podcasts App is that, if you are listening to an episode in a Station, then briefly move to another episode elsewhere, some music, a video or close the app, the original episode to which you were listening will automatically be marked as played and, therefore, removed from the station even though you did not listen to it all. You will still be able to find it in Available Episodes in the episodeâs Shows screen.
AUTOPLAY
Episodes can only be Autoplayed within a Station; but not in Listen Now, the Library Episodes list or in a Shows screen. Simply open a Station in the Library and click the top Episode. The remaining Episodes will play in sequence. In each Stationâs settings you can designate whether the Episodes are sorted and played from oldest to newest, the reverse or manually. Episodes not fully downloaded can be streamed when on Wifi, however, Autoplay will stop at the Episode, if only on mobile data, regardless of the Podcasts App settings for mobile data.
PLAY NEXT
If you want to designate a particular Episode to play next, open its Episode screen, click on the blue three-dot icon to the right of Play and select Play Next. If the Ep you designated is in a different Station, it will play next, then Autoplay will return to the original Station and continue where it left off.
SLEEP TIMER
While playing an episode tap the Play Bar at the bottom of the screen. You will see the horizontal Play progress bar and the Sleep Timer right under it.
PLAY TIME PROGRESS INDICATOR
The play time remaining shows up in the Episode screen being played. The time progress for the Episode being played can be seen by opening the Play Bar along the bottom of the screen, on the Lock Screen and, for the iPhone 6S and later, in the Control Center using 3D Touch. Just press-and-hold the Play icon.
SIRI
Siri enhances convenience and SAFETY, particularly when driving or walking quickly. For example just say âPlay Podcasts Station xxxâ to have Siri open the app and Autoplay available Episodes in a Station. Using single word Station names will minimize Siri errors. âNext podcastâ is a handy command too.
REMOVING AN EPISODE
To remove an Episode from a Station, Episodes or Listen Now simply swish it to the left. It will no longer be in the list, however, it can be retrieved in Available Episodes on its Show page.
SYNC WITH iTUNES
As you transition to the iOS 11 Podcasts app, there may be some glitches when you first sync with iTunes. The best solution is to clean up iTunes after syncing by correcting mismatches. From then on syncing should be more accurate. Be sure to turn on Sync in the Podcasts app settings and check both Sync blocks in:
For complex Podcasts users the cleanest way to perfectly sync the Shows and Stations between your Podcasts app and iTunes podcasts might be to delete the Podcasts app and itâs stored data, restart you iPhone, download the Podcasts app again, select your preferred Podcasts app settings, then Sync. Before doing the sync be sure the two sync boxes are checked in iTunes>Preference>Store and iPhone>Settings>Podcasts. To delete the Podcasts app and all its stored data, Go to Settings/General/iPhone Storage/Podcasts and select âDelete App,â give it time to refresh screen, then exit.
FEEDBACK TO APPLE
The Apple Discussion Boards are for users to share knowledge. Two email methods exist to transmit your alerts, suggestions and concerns to Apple. As we learned passing through adolescence, one loses oneâs audience quickly with whiney, ****** and rude comments, though, of course, we all tolerate it from children as they develop.
HELP REFERENCES
Is there a way to just clear out the Up Next list and start over. It is currently unmanageable for me with the upgrade from IOS 8
Yes, attempt to play an episode and Hit "Clear Up Next" on the pop screen.
I figured it out!
While you are listening to a podcast, to the right of the 15 second skip icon is a list icon. Tap on that and it brings up the Play Next list.
Hope that helps!
Great! Thanks! Now we just need to figure out how to get rid of the pop up every time you hit play
Why did they change it in the first place? It was JUST FINE until this upgrade... What a mess. I have hundreds of chapters in my podcasts and now I have to play one by one because there is no on-the-go feature any longer and the whole thing is just a bloody mess! I hope they see this message and give me back my on-the-go feature.... đ Very very frustrating change...
Wow, they really hide that "up next" feature well. I never would have found it without the forum. I agree with others, I miss the On-the-go feature.
Up Next feature in Podcasts
