All existing features, plus the new functionality, is available in the latest update. Listeners who currently use the iOS or Android mobile app will not experience any changes. Cloud storage for creators and listeners who want to use Pocket Casts for all of their audio and video files.Desktop apps including macOS, Windows and Web apps.Pocket Casts Plus, for those power listeners looking for even more control, offers: Cross-platform sync: pick up exactly where you left off on another device thanks to seamless integrations across iOS and Android Amazon Echo Sonos Chromecast Airplay, Apple Watch, Carplay and Android Auto.Playback: play individual episodes with or without subscribing, automate file downloads and brand new in this update: play local audio and video files.Design: choose from light, dark or AMOLED-friendly dark themes and icons.Organization: create custom filters to organize episodes based on a variety of parameters.Audio effects: playback at variable speeds such as 2X or 3X and trim silence.Discovery: easily search for podcasts, publishers, and hosts or dive deeper with episode search.The free version of Pocket Casts will continue to add new features, as well as retain all of the existing features that current listeners know and love including: “In today’s rapidly evolving audio landscape, it’s important we stand for free and open access - not walled gardens - to grow the medium while delivering the world’s best listening experience.” Since we launched in 2010, we’ve been obsessed with the user experience and have consistently delivered powerful and intuitive features to the medium’s most passionate fans,” said Pocket Casts CEO Owen Grover. “Pocket Casts is built for podcast fans, by podcasts fans. With these changes, we are now more closely aligned with the open-access model of our public media ownership. Power users looking for even more customization can upgrade to Pocket Casts Plus for USD$0.99 per month (USD$10/year). Known for its beautiful design and robust set of controls, Pocket Casts is making the entirety of its existing features available at no charge. Starting today, podcast fans all over the world can download Pocket Casts for free.

Pocket Casts now offers its premium features at no cost, while rolling out Pocket Casts Plus for listeners wanting more customization and flexibility.

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