Brief
iOS 27.2 splits Apple Podcasts Up Next into New Episodes and Continue Playing
The iOS 27.2 update adds separate New Episodes and Continue Playing sections to Apple Podcasts, addressing long‑standing queue issues.
By Felo News Desk · Published · Updated
Apple Podcasts’ central Up Next queue receives a redesign in iOS 27.2, which separates the list into two distinct sections, 9to5Mac reported on October 2.
What happened
The iOS 27.2 release introduces a “New Episodes” section that shows only the latest episode for each subscribed show. Directly below, a “Continue Playing” section lists every episode the user has started but not finished, creating a clear hub for in‑progress content.
What the reports add
According to the outlet, the change resolves two major complaints: users could no longer see all available episodes at a glance, and episodes in progress often disappeared from the queue. The new layout lets users spot fresh content instantly and keeps unfinished episodes accessible.
What was said
The author of the 9to5Mac piece said, “I’m very excited to report… these changes alone address my main issues with Up Next.”
How it came about
Earlier coverage of iOS 27.2 highlighted other podcast UI tweaks, such as showing new episodes at the top of the app (Apple releases iOS 27.2 developer beta with new Health app). The latest split builds on those incremental improvements.
Key facts
- iOS 27.2 adds a “New Episodes” section to Apple Podcasts. (9to5mac.com)
- A “Continue Playing” section now lists episodes the user has started but not finished. (9to5mac.com)
- The redesign aims to solve visibility and loss‑of‑track issues with the previous Up Next queue. (9to5mac.com)
Sources
- [1] 9to5mac.com — originally reported as “iOS 27. 2 gives Apple Podcasts the big fix I’ve wanted for years”
