NEW YORK, Oct. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Stitcher, the largest company dedicated to listening to, producing and monetizing podcasts, has announced that it has released the public beta of its newly redesigned mobile apps for Android and iOS alongside its web-based listening platform. Stitcher is a subsidiary of Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI).
The new Stitcher platform has been revamped end-to-end, from the technology backbone to the front-facing user interface. The simplified design makes listening easier for everyone and prioritizes a new, more customizable experience that fits the myriad ways users manage their shows and personal app experience.
Across shows and individual episodes, the new app gives listeners more control over how they listen to and discover podcasts through a customizable interface with features like:
Stitcher's revamped podcast experience also makes listening to favorite shows easier through:
"We focused on both unique listener experiences for veteran podcast listeners and podcast newbies in this major redesign because, after a decade of knowledge and data to rely on, we know that podcast consumption is a personal experience and one size does not fit all," said Erik Diehn, CEO at Stitcher. "The new look and feel of our mobile app reflects Stitcher's commitment to make listening, saving and discovering content simple – the way it should be."
The Stitcher development team also implemented current design trends and accessibility standards to further enhance usability and to build the most up-to-date app in the marketplace.
With keen attention to detail on the overall user experience, this process included tweaking placement of buttons and sliders, building icons that are simple and easy to see and using space and font size to accommodate listeners with different abilities.
The new Stitcher app for mobile and web is available via public beta starting October 22 for iOS and Android devices and will be rolled out globally in the coming months. The Stitcher app also hosts Stitcher Premium, home to ad-free listening and exclusive podcast episodes.
About Stitcher
Stitcher is the best place to listen to, produce and monetize podcasts. The Stitcher app, available for iOS and Android devices, is one of the world's most popular podcast listening platforms, with a growing network of original content and a premium subscription service. Stitcher is the parent of Midroll Media, the leading podcast advertising network representing over 200 of the world's largest podcasts, and other networks including top-ranked comedy podcast network Earwolf, Stitcher Originals and Witness Docs. Stitcher has offices in Los Angeles, New York City and San Francisco, and is a subsidiary of SiriusXM.
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