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Malloreon posted:also if you listen to podcasts a good amount, the $5 upgrade on overcast is a STEAL. Smart Speed has currently saved me an additional 43+ hours since overcast's release. Hm. I've been using Downcast for a long while, but I might give this a go. I listen to a ton of podcasts, so this might help.
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Teddybear posted:Hm. I've been using Downcast for a long while, but I might give this a go. I listen to a ton of podcasts, so this might help. Smart Speed is a revelation. It works by preprocessing the audio file, finding where the silences are, and removing them. I already listen to my podcasts at true 2x speed (I say true because the apple podcast app lies, 2x speed there is actually 1.67x) and turning on smart speed boosts that up to 2.4-2.9x without making it any tougher to understand.
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Think I'll hold fire on BeWeather - hoping it might be in the Black Friday sale.
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maduin posted:Overcast free version is pretty good for someone who casually listens to podcasts. Looks great but yeah, 8.0 minimum. Any other suggestions for a super simple podcast app for 6.1.6? That's the latest iOS for iPhone 3G
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Bouchacha posted:What's the fisher price app for podcasts? My mom is stuck on 6.1.6 and can't use the stock apple app. I'd like the simplest and most fool-proof method for her to start listening to podcasts. Have you tried downloading the Apple podcast app anyway? It's been my experience that it will give you a popup saying something to the effect of, "This version is not compatible with your iOS, do you want to download the last compatible version?" I really like iCatcher, by the way. Not sure what version of iOS it demands, however.
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decypher posted:Have you tried downloading the Apple podcast app anyway? For whatever reason the podcast app requires 7.1 and trying to subscribe through the iTunes app takes you to the podcast app page. Not sure why Apple left this gap, but at the same time my mom is in a ridiculously small demographic. iCatcher looks great though, thanks!
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On IOS6 I was perfectly happy with listening to podcasts through the stock music player. As for Overcast, (I know this doesn't help your mum but for anyone else) the latest version requires IOS8 but if you try to download it from an IOS7 device if will offer to let you use an older version which surprised me because of Arment's predilections.
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~Coxy posted:On IOS6 I was perfectly happy with listening to podcasts through the stock music player. I thought the App Store still allowed you to download whatever version of an app that suits whatever version of iOS you are running
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Malloreon posted:also if you listen to podcasts a good amount, the $5 upgrade on overcast is a STEAL. Smart Speed has currently saved me an additional 43+ hours since overcast's release.
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Josh Lyman posted:I assume other apps can as well, but Apple's Podcasts app can play at more than 1x. The biggest drawback I see to not using Podcasts is a lack of sync ability with iTunes, since I like to archive especially good episodes. Smart Speed is not just "playing at more than 1x". Overcast actually pre-processes the audio and cuts silences to speed up playback. This can be used in combination with faster playback speeds.
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CaptainPsyko posted:Smart Speed is not just "playing at more than 1x".  I'm not sure there are many long periods of dead air during the podcasts I listen to.
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Josh Lyman posted:Hmm, that's pretty nice. But it's a $5 unlock. I didn't think so either, but in two months, it's saved me 33 hours.
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It's not so much long pauses as little tiny gaps while someone is going to answer a question or is trying to think of a word. You can try it for free for five minutes at a time as often as you like to see if it's for you. Personally, I didn't like it because most of my podcasts are comedy ones where delivery and timing are important, but for stuff like tech blogs or news podcasts then I could see the appeal. The volume boost for me is more of a big deal since my walking route goes past a main road and some of my favourite podcasts are recorded at a very low volume to begin with. Shame I still don't wanna switch from Pocket Casts!
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Overcast is the best because it is orange. That Smart Speed is really good and useful is secondary to this. 53 hours saved!
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I tested Smart Speed on my most listened-to podcast and it saved me 30 seconds during the 5 minute preview. That's a 10% savings! It won't work for stuff like This American Life which always has music going in the background, but it might still be worth it. Any idea whether it ever goes on sale? It's a matter of principle. 
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Josh Lyman posted:Any idea whether it ever goes on sale? It's a matter of principle. It's $5 and (whatever your opinion of him) Marco Arment makes well supported, quality apps... and again, it's $5
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Josh Lyman posted:I assume other apps can as well, but Apple's Podcasts app can play at more than 1x. The biggest drawback I see to not using Podcasts is a lack of sync ability with iTunes, since I like to archive especially good episodes. In addition, Overcast's 2X speed is true 2X. Apple Podcast's 2X speed is 1.67X
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Josh Lyman posted:I tested Smart Speed on my most listened-to podcast and it saved me 30 seconds during the 5 minute preview. That's a 10% savings! I haven't tried specifically on this American life but in others it does speed through music.
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Bottom Liner posted:gently caress Marco Arment. You know any good apps for it??
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Kamakaze9 posted:I haven't tried specifically on this American life but in others it does speed through music. It depends on the music. If there's enough background tone between the notes, it won't cut out the silences.
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101 posted:It's $5 and (whatever your opinion of him) Marco Arment Buy it now, buy a new, still supported podcast app in another six months!
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You Am I posted:I thought the App Store still allowed you to download whatever version of an app that suits whatever version of iOS you are running Doesn't work when there was no iOS 6 version.
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priznat posted:Oh god app developers are controversial too now? That seems to be the implication with the Overcast developer.
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People don't dislike Marco because he doesn't support his apps (Instapaper actually has a really good history of support), they dislike him because he's outspoken and (sometimes/often, depending on who you ask) says stupid poo poo.
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Josh Lyman posted:If a developer makes you pay for an app then stops updating it to make a "new" app that you have to pay for again, that makes the developer a fucker. His only other major iOS app was Instapaper and he supported it for 5 years, then sold it, and it continues to live to this day, now free where it was like $10 or $15 on release.
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Josh Lyman posted:If a developer makes you pay for an app then stops updating it to make a "new" app that you have to pay for again, that makes the developer a fucker. No, he works on a project for a year or two then sells it to someone else. Also, I'm pretty sure tumblr is his fault. That being said, overcast is very good. Smart speed is useful for anything other than the real comedy podcasts (use it on giant bomb, don't on CBB).
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Ok, bit the bullet and bought the in app goodies in overcast. Question though, how do you add password protected podcasts? As in, where do you input your log in details?
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ICHIBAHN posted:Ok, bit the bullet and bought the in app goodies in overcast. Question though, how do you add password protected podcasts? As in, where do you input your log in details? quote:Password-protected feeds are not currently supported though I did see a tweet about somebody getting it to work by pasting the username and password in the URL. May want to submit some feedback to make sure it's on the feature list for an update though?
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Fuckin, waste of £3. Sake. Cheers for the info.
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The app sucks, actually. Can't add other media to it, keeps crashing when trying to import from Downcast. How do I go about getting a refund, or can't you get refunds from in app purchases?
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ICHIBAHN posted:The app sucks, actually. Can't add other media to it, keeps crashing when trying to import from Downcast. How do I go about getting a refund, or can't you get refunds from in app purchases? https://www.google.ca/search?q=refund+app+store+purchase&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en&client=safari&gfe_rd=cr&ei=cK9zVPSTEIGGoQTR6YDgDw
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ICHIBAHN posted:The app sucks, actually. Can't add other media to it, keeps crashing when trying to import from Downcast. How do I go about getting a refund, or can't you get refunds from in app purchases? Why did you buy the IAP before testing the actual app? You're insane, they let you test out all the premium features before buying, the entire app is functional without buying a drat thing.
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Jerk or not, there would be no SA Forums RSS feeds without Marco Arment. That makes him OK with me.
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CygnusTM posted:Jerk or not, there would be no SA Forums RSS feeds without Marco Arment. That makes him OK with me. These forums have RSS feeds?
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