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Apple Podcasts is available in Syria with limited functionality, as of .
Apple's podcast directory and listening app with millions of free and premium shows
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Partially blocked in Syria, verified in February 2026. The app and website load and browsing works, but playback of certain podcasts fails with geo-specific errors that a VPN resolves. The team named Apple Podcasts among several Apple products in a follow-up to the company in March 2026; no resolution yet.
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Official follow-up email sent from corporateaffairs@unblocksyria.com to executiveescalations@group.apple.com. Apple Podcasts was explicitly named as restricted alongside six other Apple products. The email argued that Apple's own accessible services demonstrate the compliance groundwork is already e...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Apple Podcasts has limited access in Syria. Some features or regions may be restricted. Check this page for the latest status updates.
Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.
You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Apple Podcasts directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.