**Automatic transcripts**: With iOS 174, Apple Podcasts can automatically generate transcripts for podcast episodes in English, French, German, and Spanish.
**Accessibility improvement**: The transcription feature aims to improve accessibility on Apple Podcasts by making content more accessible to people with disabilities.
**Font and color contrast**: The transcripts feature includes font and color contrast designed to make longform text easier to scan and read.
**Widespread availability**: Transcripts are available for all shows in iOS 174, with back catalog episodes being added over time.
**Machine learning models**: Apple's work on machine learning models and artificial intelligence led to the development of this transcription feature.
**Podcaster editing**: Podcasters can edit transcripts for greater accuracy, enhancing the feature's reliability.
**Spring launch**: The transcription feature was initially set to launch in the spring on iOS 174 in English, German, Spanish, and French.
**Quote icon**: When playing an episode, a new "quote" icon appears, pressing which will make the transcript appear.
**Scrolling transcripts**: The transcript follows the hosts as they speak throughout the episode, allowing users to scroll back and forth to revisit certain points.
**iOS 174 and iPadOS 174**: The transcription feature is available on iPhone and iPad with iOS 174 and iPadOS 174.
**Audio and Transcripts section**: Podcast creators can upload a transcript of their audio through the Audio and Transcripts section in Apple Podcasts Connect.
**Custom setting**: Creators can choose to use a custom setting for each episode, allowing for greater control over the transcription process.
**Episode Transcript Availability screen**: Creators can select the episode media they'd like to update and choose the transcript setting they prefer.
**Confirm transcript setting**: After selecting the transcript setting, creators must confirm their choice and click Save.
**Apple Podcasts Connect**: The transcription feature is part of Apple Podcasts Connect, a platform for podcast creators to manage their shows.
**Improved discoverability**: The transcription feature aims to improve discoverability of podcasts by making content more accessible and searchable.
**Longform text readability**: The transcripts feature is designed to make longform text easier to scan and read.
**Autogenerated transcripts**: Apple automatically generates transcripts after a new episode is published, making the feature convenient for creators.
**Multilingual support**: The transcription feature supports four languages: English, French, Spanish, and German.
**Podcast app integration**: The transcription feature is integrated directly into the Apple Podcasts app, making it easy for users to access and engage with transcripts.