How to find and use transcripts in Apple Podcasts

Apple has recently released iOS 17.4 for iPhones, including the iPhone 15 lineup, with new features like support for third-party app stores in select regions, new emojis, improvements to Apple Music, and more.

One of the exciting additions in this update is the support for transcripts in Apple’s Podcasts app. These transcripts allow users to read along while listening to their favorite podcasts. Here’s how you can find and enable this feature:

How to find transcripts in Apple Podcasts

Transcripts provide a full-text display for each episode, allowing users to read along and navigate through the podcast episode. You can also search for keywords or phrases within the transcript and tap on the text to jump to that point in the episode.

Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Open the Podcasts app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Find an episode of a podcast and start playing it.

Step 3: Expand the Now Playing screen or select the audio player.

Step 4: Select the Transcript button at the bottom left corner.

Step 5: Tap on the transcript text as the episode plays to jump to specific points.

Step 6: Use the Search option to look for specific words or phrases.