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On Apple Podcasts, you can start scrolling the playbar and move your finger down (or up), to change scrub speed.
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Progressive Disclosure is exposing complexity gradually so users aren’t overwhelmed. Multi-zone scrubbing lets users discover advanced control as they explore, so pro features don’t interrupt new users.
Cognitive Load is the mental effort needed to complete a task. Letting users adjust scrub speed reduces the effort of finding a precise moment, which makes long podcasts easier to navigate.
Reducing friction means making habits easier by removing small obstacles. Multi-zone scrubbing cuts out the need for extra buttons or menus, so users can build efficient listening habits.
Apple's 'zoomed' progress bar also improves accuracy by enlarging the scrubber for long tracks. Both features help users make precise adjustments without extra steps or confusion.
YouTube Chapters let users jump to exact video segments. Both patterns break up long content into manageable parts, so users can quickly find what they want without tedious trial and error.
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Posted 05/10/2025
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