The new Transcribe My Podcasts shortcut transforms how you consume audio content by automatically converting podcast episodes into detailed notes. This feature solves the challenge of capturing key information from long episodes by generating a full transcript, an AI-powered summary, and a list of key ideas. It's the perfect tool for turning passive listening into an active, searchable knowledge base.
This release introduces a powerful, customizable shortcut that leverages an improved on-device Transcribe action, now more reliable than ever on iPhone and iPad. The shortcut fetches the latest episode from any public podcast's RSS feed, processes the audio, and uses an AI model to distill the content into actionable insights. The final result is a well-structured Apple Note containing the episode title, publish date, a concise summary, bulleted key ideas, and the complete transcript for easy reference.
To find a podcast's RSS feed, try a web search for "[Podcast Name] RSS feed" or look for an RSS link on the podcast's website. Since transcribing audio can be resource-intensive, running the shortcut on longer episodes may take a few minutes. For best results, ensure your device is connected to Wi-Fi.
The Transcribe My Podcasts shortcut is a game-changer for anyone who relies on podcasts for learning or research. By automating the transcription and summarization process, it transforms audio content into a valuable, searchable knowledge library. This allows you to quickly find information, review key topics, and get more value out of every episode you follow.