Apple turns up the speed on Podcasts and adds a new emoji game to News
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Summary
Apple has revealed its new suite of updates, which include an increased maximum play speed of 3x on the Podcast app.
To access this feature, users must first open the podcast play screen, then tap the playback speed button, where they will be presented with a popup menu showing options for playback speed, including the new 3x speed.
The menu also includes a option called “Enhance Dialogue”, which uses real-time audio processing and machine learning to improve the clarity of speech.
Apple News Plus subscribers will also get access to a new daily puzzle game called Emoji Game, which challenges players to complete three phrases using emoji.
Additionally, the updates include enhanced features for Apple Wallet, such as updated boarding passes with Live Activities and the ability to make a “Digital ID” using a US passport.
The new features will be available this coming Fall.