iOS 27.2 gives Apple Podcasts the big fix I’ve wanted for years

I've been using Apple Podcasts as my preferred podcast app for a while now, despite its central Up Next queue feature causing me major issues over the years. However, I'm thrilled to report that iOS 27.2 finally provides the much-needed solution. Apple Podcasts has always impressed me with its transcripts and automatically generated chapters, which are top-notch features.

The recent video-related upgrades have also been fantastic. But the Up Next queue has always felt broken, prompting me to consider alternative apps. Previously, I shared my frustrations about why the Up Next feature fell short. In summary, here's what I wanted to convey: I'm excited to announce that iOS 27.2 brings a long-overdue fix for the Up Next queue.

The update achieves this by dividing the feature into two distinct sections. At the top of the app, you'll find New Episodes, which mirrors Up Next's appearance and functionality, except it exclusively displays the most recent episodes for each show you follow. Right below it, you'll discover Continue Playing, acting as the central hub for all episodes you've initiated but haven't yet completed.

Together, these two sections effectively resolve my primary grievances with the previous Up Next queue. At a glance, it's now easy to identify what's new, and I no longer risk losing track of episodes since any I've started will be available in Continue Playing. While there are still some minor concerns, these changes alone address my main issues with the Up Next queue.

If you haven't given Apple Podcasts a try lately, iOS 27.2 is an excellent opportunity to give it another look.