Apple Podcasts users running the iOS 26.4 Release Candidate can now experience video podcasts, a major new feature unveiled last month. Two podcasts, Primary Technology and Movies on the Side, are already available in the enhanced format, allowing viewers to watch or listen to episodes directly within the app. This move represents Apple's push into video content, enabling creators to distribute video podcasts alongside traditional audio versions without separate feeds. Dynamic ad insertion is a key innovation, letting creators insert video ads, including host-read spots, unlocking broader advertising markets while maintaining control over monetization. Apple is partnering with major hosting providers like Acast and Amazon’s ART19 to support HLS video at launch.