G+_Tom Gehrke Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Podcatcher Dreams Do Come True (Would that make it a *dream*catcher?) It seems like just last week that we were having a discussion on podcatcher apps (https://plus.google.com/111880851494012860816/posts/FPyiwq5Uary). Remember when I said I was OK with giving Shifty Jelly my data (list of podcasts) for the admittedly limited benefits they offer because I hoped that at some point that would evolve into the functionality that I really wanted? You don't? (I swear. Nobody ever listens to me.) ANYWAY... My wishes are about to come true! Here is the list of changes: + Completely redesigned, completely awesome, modern Android user interface. + Tablet support. We’ve targeted Nexus 7 and 10, and it looks great on others too. + Cross-device syncing of your subscriptions, playlists and play states on every Android device you own. We love this feature. + Remote backup. You can now drop your phone in a toilet and not lose your podcasts. Buying a new phone and setting it up has never been easier. + Actual smart dynamic playlists. Want a list of every unplayed, downloaded podcast? Right here. How about a list of video episodes that you haven’t downloaded yet? Easy. Manual playlists are here as well for the super picky among you. + A lot more. But we’re not telling the rest until we release it. Note: Emphasis mine http://blog.shiftyjelly.com/2013/02/01/coming-soon-pocket-casts-4-on-android/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Erik Carlos Toren Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 My most used and top app in my Nexus 4. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kyle Mallory Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I switched to Beyond Pod for the sole reason my podcasts kept showing up in the music player. I even tried the .nomedia file, didn't work on Galaxy Nexus. Beyond Pod has a setting to share or not share podcasts with music player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Nicholas Galloway Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 looks like I will finally get to dump double twist as I don't really keep music sync'd and just need some podcast goodness!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Kyle Mallory I've seen the same thing. That does annoy me too, I have to admit. Seems like I got it to not do that once. Maybe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 George Fromtulsa You're definitely entitled to that position. All I can offer in counterpoint is that I've never had a problem. The servers could be next door for all I've seen. As before, we'll just agree to disagree on this particular topic. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Nicholas Galloway Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 It is selling a service... they want you to pay them to do it... until Itunes makes an android app this is the way it will be... plus it might be an ITunes deal where the podcast app has to dl the podcast from iTunes once as to not tie up iTunes's bandwidth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_James Dowmont Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Syncing between devices sounds awesome, but not enough to make me throw away beyond pod. I use Datasync to sync my phone and my Nexus 7 when I need to switch devices and it works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kyle Mallory Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 James Dowmont Plus, you can just subscribe to podcasts through Google Reader, import them to Beyond Pod and you there fore, sync between all devices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Renny Itwaru Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Is there way for me to sync play states between a Mac (using iTunes or anything else) to my Android? I'm assuming play states means being able to play from the exact place I left off on another syncd device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Kyle Mallory I do this too. I was testing so many podcatchers at one point that I kind of had to do something like this. Which actually points out a strength. This method is not app specific. However... it's a real PITA when your list changes. You have to make sure those changes get back to Google Reader in some way. Not a huge deal, but still some friction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Renny Itwaru There will be. From their blog post... "Version 4 for iOS will be out later this year (Hey! We’re a team of just three people. Give us a break!), and yes you’ll be able to sync between iOS and Android, finally bringing peace to the OS wars!" Er... maybe I need to learn to read. You said between a Mac/iTunes. I'll say no since I don't think they have any desktop apps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Kyle Mallory Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Renny Itwaru I don't know about said apps mentioned in this thread. But if you used Google Reader on your Android and Google Reader - Web on Mac, I would think you should be A-OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 I agree with Kyle Mallory as far as playlists go. That's going to be your best bet. Don't think that does anything for play state though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom Gehrke Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Looks like choosing to not have Android manage the podcast downloads keeps podcasts from being cross-pollinated into Google Play. Pocket Cast Settings > Episode updates > Uncheck "Android Download Manager" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_James Dowmont Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 I actually dont do the Google Reader thing. I dont want my podcasts showing up in my Reader feeds and I don't feel like setting up a dummy ID just for that. So I listen to podcasts through my phone in the car and then sync Beyondpod from the phone to the Nexus 7 once I get to work.Since both devices are set up to automatically download episodes, it works really well for transferring "play states" between devices. To be fair, Pocketcasts sounds like it would work better, but I am happy with BP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Chris Allport Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Syncing play status between apps is a killer feature, I've been waiting for that for so long. Roll on release date, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ralf Maseratis Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 George Fromtulsa "I just don't "get" why a podcast app would need to put itself between listeners and feeds." For syncing play states on different devices you have to have a central server, because the devices cannot communicate directly. Does anybody know how this syncing will work exactly? Maybe it's just streaming through Shifty Jellys servers, while the servers constantly save your "personal" stream position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Brad Littler Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'm looking forward to this I love pocket casts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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