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Apple Podcasts now accessible on the Web

August 20, 2024

You can now listen to an Apple Podcast on the web. Apple just launch Apple Podcast on the web, this allows podcast listners to stream full Apple podcast using any modern web browser, using any device, in more than 170 countries.

Apple Podcasts on the web offers a full streaming experience for listeners with its dedicated interface that includes personalization, recommendations, and notifications.

Listeners can sign in with their Apple Account to access their Library, Up Next queue, and subscriptions. The responsive design ensures a consistent experience across all devices. Sharing shows and episodes is easier than ever, and playback will appear as a download in your hosting provider’s dashboard.

Apple Podcasts is not the only web-based podcast players, since music streaming giants YouTube Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify have been offering web version of their service for a long time, as well as start-ups and indie podcasts players.

The introduction of Apple Podcasts on the web could be Apple’s way of growing its userbase and offering its service to other platforms like Android, Linux or any device with a browser.

Users can go to https://podcasts.apple.com, to start listening.

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series Now Available for Preorder

July 12, 2024

Together with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip6, Samsung also announced a number of complementary accessories to enhanced your mobile experience like Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series is composed of the Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro, both will retail for $179.99 and $249.99, respectively. Galaxy Buds3 series is available in two colors, Silver and White. For those who will preorder any of the Galaxy Buds3 Series by July 23 will receive a protective Clip Case, which is worth $30.00.

This what Samsung has to say about the Galaxy Buds3 Pro;

To deliver a premium audio experience, Galaxy Buds3 Pro is equipped with advanced hardware, including enhanced 2-way speakers36 with planar tweeter for sophisticated, precise high range sound production, and Dual Amplifiers for a crystal-clear sound experience on the go. And now, thanks to Ultra High Quality37Audio that supports a doubled sampling rate with SSC codec, you can listen to any high-resolution audio source as it was intended and enjoy every sound in superb detail. This level of sound quality extends to phone calls, too. With a pre-trained model based on machine learning, the Buds3 series is now able to restore the original voice of the speaker in various noise environments while also providing a rich and natural call — similar to the high-quality calls of smartphones — with the Super-Wideband38 Call feature.

Here are the specs of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Series;

Galaxy Buds3 Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Color Silver, White Silver, White
Dimensions Earbud: 18.1 x 20.4 x 31.9 mm Earbud: 18.1 x 19.8 x 33.2 mm
Charging Case: 58.9 x 48.7 x 24.4 mm Charging Case: 58.9 x 48.7 x 24.4 mm
Weight Earbud: 4.7g Earbud: 5.4g
Charging Case: 46.5g Charging Case: 46.5g
Speaker 1-Way: 11mm Dynamic Driver Enhanced 2-Way: 10.5mm Dynamic + 6.1mm Planar
Microphone 3 Mics + VPU 3 Mics + VPU
Sound Quality UHQ* UHQ*
24bit Hi-Fi** 24bit Hi-Fi**
360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel*** 360 Audio with Direct Multi-Channel***
ANC & Ambient Sound ANC ANC
Ambient sound
Voice Detect*
Battery Capacity Earbuds: 48mAh (typical) Earbuds: 53mAh (typical)
Charging Case: 515mAh (typical)* Charging Case: 515mAh (typical)*
Music Time Up to 5 hours / Total up to 24 hours (ANC on) Up to 6 hours / Total up to 26 hours (ANC on)
Up to 6 hours / Total up to 30 hours (ANC off)* Up to 7 hours / Total up to 30 hours (ANC off)*
Talk Time Up to 3.5 hours / Total up to 18h (ANC on) Up to 4.5 hours / Total up to 20h
Up to 4 hours / Total up to 20h (ANC on)
(ANC off) Up to 5 hours / Total up to 22h
(ANC off)
Connectivity Bluetooth® 5.4, Auto Switch Bluetooth® 5.4, Auto Switch
Codec: SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, SSC UHQ (Samsung Proprietary) Codec: SSC(Samsung Seamless Codec) HiFi, SSC UHQ (Samsung Proprietary)
AAC, SBC AAC, SBC
Sensor Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), Force & Touch (Swipe), SWIR, Accelerometer, Hall sensor Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), Force & Touch (Swipe), SWIR, Accelerometer, Hall sensor
Compatibility Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of Memory Android 10 or higher with more than 1.5GB of Memory
Water Resistance IP57* IP57*
*earbuds only *earbuds only