wherever.audio
Contents
- Overview and Setup
- Core Use Cases
- Quick Links
- Privacy Policy
- Information for Podcasters and Publishers
- Support
Overview
wherever.audio is a podcast listening app that runs in Web browsers, Android, and iOS. On the Web, you don’t have to log in to an app store to get Wherever, or sign up for an account. Just press play and start listening.
When you listen to podcasts, Wherever keeps track of your history and progress for each episode. This lets you to pick up where you left off. But it can also be turned off in Settings.
Wherever also keeps track of your podcast subscriptions, if you follow to any.
No matter what, when you use Wherever, your data stays on your device. Searches and content requests use the network, but other than that, there is no central server.
Last but not least, Wherever is designed with mobile in mind. It can be used on laptops and desktops, but was designed for vertical screens and touch gestures like swiping.
I hope you’ll try Wherever, and love using it. If you do, share it with your friends. Because it’s a Web app, you can share it by sending a link or QR code.
Getting Wherever
Wherever can run pretty much anywhere at the click of a link. To get started, visit wherever.audio.
You can use Wherever on your mobile phone. Because mobile phones already have a browser installed, you can skip the Android and App stores for most use cases. To use Wherever in a car with Android Auto or CarPlay, you’ll need the Android or iPhone app. You can also use the Web version in a car via Bluetooth.
Note: the Web, Android, and iPhone versions do not share data.
If you use the Web version of Wherever regularly, you’ll probably want a dedicated icon for it on the homescreen.
This can be done from the browser while visiting wherever.audio. Check this awesome guide from bitcot for the steps. Technical note: Wherever is a “progressive web app” or PWA, which may or may not be interesting. But it pervades the documentation, so now you know.
Updating to the latest version
Wherever installs to your browser when you first load it. Once loaded, it runs locally on your device. It can run disconnected from the Internet if you’ve downloaded content, or follow feeds that point to content on private networks.
When you’re online, wherever periodically checks for a new version and will automatically download the latest version if a newer version exists. You can also explicitly check for new versions by visiting the Info page and swiping down on touchscreens, or refreshing the page on laptops and desktops.
Next Steps
Wherever should be pretty simple and intuitive to use, but there’s a lot of hidden gems in the UI.
If you’re interested in reading more, start here: Core Use Cases
Or get started in the app with these quick links.
For in-app, narrated tutorials, check out the About Wherever podcast.