Shadow aims to provide a modern, lightweight and clean user interface with a small set of features (including SharePlay) that allow you to enjoy podcasts without getting in the way.
If you'd like to try out SharePlay (requires 15.1) with a podcast app, check this out. Other features include:
Smart Downloads: Automatically downloads the next episode while deleting played.
Intuitive Notifications: Notifies only when you are waiting on a new episode.
Playback Speed: Adjusts using a time domain pitch algorithm for better vocal quality.
Cloud Sync: Follows, playback times and settings in sync on all your devices.
Widgets: Add an Up Next widget to your home screen.
Search: Find podcasts and play episodes without needing to follow first.
Themes: Switch between light and dark themes automatically.
Privacy: no third-party analytics, ad services, or tracking code.
Still early days, lots more features to add.
This is great!
As a Spotify user, I'm curious to hear your thoughts on why their podcast UX seems to miss the mark in so many places. I made the switch from Apple to Spotify so I could consolidate my audio, but I've found myself being frustrated with how many features are unintuitive or clunky. In your opinion, is there a method to their madness that I'm overlooking?
Because, in theory, I think most users would agree a minimalist app like Shadow caters to their podcast needs more effectively.
@jonathan_nass Thanks Jonathan :) yeah I think a focused app is almost always going to give a better experience for a user. The aim with Shadow is to create something minimal but that everything it does, it does well. Lots more to come, I'm only getting started!
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