iOS 26: Fine-Tune Podcast Playback Speeds with New Controls

iOS 26: Fine-Tune Podcast Playback Speeds with New Controls

iOS 26: Fine-Tune Podcast Playback Speeds with New Controls Apple is leveling up its Podcasts app with iOS 26. The update finally lets users fine-tune playback speeds in a way that rivals like Overcast have offered for years. With iOS 26: Fine-Tune Podcast Playback Speeds , Apple has made listening more customizable and user-friendly than ever before. Image : Google Why This Update Matters Until now, Apple only offered four rigid playback options: 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.75x, and 2x. That often left listeners stuck between speeds that felt either too slow or uncomfortably fast. With iOS 26, those limitations are gone. The new playback speed controls now range from 0.5x all the way to 3x. Even better, Apple added 0.1x incremental adjustments, giving users precise control over their listening experience. This small but powerful change means you can set the speed that perfectly fits your pace. How to Use Fine-Tuned Playback Speeds Adjusting your playback speed is quick and intuitive: Open the Podcasts app…