What does it mean simultaneous download?
If you download them simultaneously, each download will take a little longer individually (since it’s essentially sharing your bandwidth with the other downloads), but you’re getting more than one at a time.
How do I make my Podcasts not automatically download?
In the settings menu, scroll down and tap on “Podcasts”. Now, scroll down and select “Download Episodes” as shown in the screenshot below. You’ll see that it’s set to download new episodes by default. Select “Off” to completely turn off automatic downloads.
How are podcast downloads counted?
Generally, the podcasting industry uses the “download” to measure how many people are listening to a given show. Every time someone plays, streams, or downloads the MP3 from the Transistor server, that counts as a download.
Are podcasts listens and downloads the same?
While a download isn’t necessarily listened to, it is an indication of the listener’s intent to listen to the podcast. Additionally, Downloads is the main metric used to report “baked-in” ads impressions. For example, when a new podcast is announced, potential listeners might subscribe to it immediately.
Can you download individual episodes of a podcast?
Many listeners like to download individual episodes of a podcast into their Macbook or iDevice so that they can listen to the episodes even when they don’t have a wireless or cellular connection. You can download individual episodes of a podcast quickly by clicking on the download button next to the episode.
Is there a way to stop downloading podcasts?
While the episodes are downloading, pause the downloads if you change your mind. Scroll down to the end and choose Pause Downloads to stop the download. Clicking on your Podcast Settings Menu (blue cog icon) in the right-hand panel customize your podcast options.
What does auto downloading on a podcast mean?
Auto downloading means that, when you are subscribed to a podcast, the app will automatically download the latest episode to your device when that episode becomes available. The problem: the latest episode of your fave podcast might become available every Wednesday while you’re driving the kids to school.
Do you have to use data to listen to podcasts?
Those also use data when you use them off WiFi, but since the content isn’t location dependent, you can plan ahead and choose not to use them when you’re not on WiFi. To avoid all scenarios in which you might use data by accident, you need to set your podcast player to download or stream episodes only when your phone is on WiFi.