Amazon Music has starts rolling out automatically generated, synchronised transcripts for select podcasts. This new experience is initially coming to the US for both Android and iOS users.
It is also the first big podcast-focuss update after Amazon Music starts serving podcasts through its platform last year.
Amazon Music will make it easier for people with hearing disabilities to listen to the podcasts offered by the music streaming service by offering auto-generated, synchronised transcripts.
You can start reading synchronised transcripts of select podcasts on Amazon Music by going to the podcast tab and pick one of the supported episodes if you are in the US.
The transcription will be available for viewing in both full-screen and on top of the album art.
Amazon General Manager for Podcasts Kintan Brahmbhatt tweeted to add that the transcription feature has been design for popular podcasts which includes Smartless, Crimejunkie, 9/12, Uncommon Ground, and Modern Love.
You can expect synchronised transcripts to be available for other titles over time.
Amazon has shown a massive interest in podcasts to broaden the coverage of Amazon Music in the market.
Amazon Music acquire podcast network Wondery last year to start its podcast category that was initially live in the US.
Amazon Prime Music also launch podcasts as a dedicated category in India.
Details about the rollout of auto-generated transcripts for podcasts on Amazon Music in India are yet to be reveal.
But the feature is likely to come to the Indian market over time given the popularity and growth of podcasts in the country.
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