Podcasts iOS App Updated with Auto-Downloads Option and Bug Fixes

Apple’s Podcasts iOS app has been updated with a couple improvements and some bug fixes. The most notable one is the immediate prompt when opening the app to ask if you want to turn on Auto-Downloads for your existing podcast subscriptions, as seen below:

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Full change log below:

What’s New in Version 1.1.2
Podcasts 1.1.2 includes a number of improvements, including:

• Tapping a podcast in Top Stations now reveals episodes you can play
• You can now easily turn on automatic downloads for all subscribed podcasts in Settings
• Addresses an issue where previously played or deleted episodes unexpectedly reappear as new
• Resolves an issue where Podcasts may unexpectedly play after a phone call or alarm
• Includes additional stability and performance improvements

Click here to download the Podcasts app–it’s free. Also, don’t forget to check out our podcast, The iPhone Podcast

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