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>they are unlikely to go down the overly skeuomorphic route as seen in the Podcast app.

The worm has already turned - the reel-to-reel tape deck is gone from the podcast app, replaced with a simpler cover art + buttons view.



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No, in the latest update it's really gone. I sort of miss it.


Yeah, I'm an idiot. I didn't get the update till after I wrote that comment. (and then noprocrast kicked in so i couldn't edit)

and I too sort of miss it, now the app looks lifeless


That's the real benefit of Apple's gloss; it makes apps feel welcoming and friendly. Apps with only function and utility in mind end up feeling cold.




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