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Instacast for iPhone Gets a Substantial Update

Posted June 13, 2012 at 6:41pm by iClarified · 7221 views
Instacast, an iPhone app for consuming audio and video podcasts, has received a substantial update.

MAIN FEATURES:
+ Manage podcast subscriptions
+ Stream or preload over EDGE, 3G or WiFi and in background
+ Automatically download new episodes
+ Download waiting list when only on 3G
+ Background playback
+ Volume/Speed/AirPlay control
+ Support for chapters and chapter links
+ Continue where you left off
+ Support for OPML file format and Dropbox
+ Supports headphone, lock screen and task bar remote controls
+ Integrated web browser to follow show notes
+ Integrated podcast directory with over 35000 podcasts and episode previews
+ Import podcast subscriptions from episodes stored in the iPod app
+ Support for sharing links via email and Twitter
+ Support for Instapaper, Pocket and Readability

What's New In This Version:
+ Improved overall interface performance
+ Redesigned settings
+ Added subscription and push notification settings for PRO users
+ Re-added swipe left/right for marking episodes as starred/played
+ Added on-screen hints for certain buttons
+ Added 30 min setting to Sleep Timer
+ Improved auto-activating Continuous Playback
+ Added "Delete Download after Played" option
+ Added video zoom feature on double-tap
+ Added playback options to subscription settings
+ Re-added the unplayed badges
+ Fixed double-tap issues in player
+ Fixed multiple issues with feed parser
+ Fixed some issues with push notifications

You can purchase Instacast from the App Store for $0.99.

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