How to Use Picture in Picture with the Podcasts App

By August Garry Updated 03/02/2021

If you’re anything like me, you’ve often wished you could watch your favorite video podcast on your phone and work in other apps at the same time. Lucky for us, iOS 14 has introduced a cool new feature that will let you watch videos through Apple Podcasts while multitasking on your iPhone. It’s called Picture in Picture, and activating it is quick and easy. Let’s go through how to do it.

Use Picture in Picture with Video Podcasts

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Open the Podcasts app.
Search for the video podcast you’d like to watch.

Select the video podcast.
Double tap the episode to open video.

Tap the video to make it full-screen.

Find the Picture in Picture video popout button.
Continue multitasking in other apps while you enjoy your podcast!

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August Garry

August Garry is an Associate Editor for iPhone Life. Formerly of Gartner and Software Advice, they have six years of experience writing about technology for everyday users, specializing in iPhones, HomePods, and Apple TV. As a former college writing instructor, they are passionate about effective, accessible communication, which is perhaps why they love helping readers master the strongest communication tools they have available: their iPhones. They have a degree in Russian Literature and Language from Reed College.

When they’re not writing for iPhone Life, they’re reading about maritime disasters, writing fiction, rock climbing, or walking their adorable dog, Moosh.

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