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Google iOS News Podcast Software

Pocket Casts acquired by NPR, other radio firms

A cool app just got some major support. Pocket Casts, considered to be one of the best mobile apps for podcast listening, has been acquired by a collective group that includes NPR, WNYC Studios, WBEZ Chicago, and This American Life. Moving forward, Pocket Casts will operate as a joint venture between the new owners. Philip […]

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Amazon HomePod iOS News Siri Software

“Hey Siri” feature now works with updated news providers, including NPR, Fox News, ABC and the Washington Post

As the arms race with Amazon’s Alexa continues, Apple’s “Hey Siri” feature has been improved upon in the iOS 11.2.5 beta and is now available to everyone in the US, UK, and Australia. To invoke the new feature, simply say, “Hey Siri, give me the news,” wherein Siri will begin playing a news digest podcast […]