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Apple Podcasts works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Community testing from Syria in February 2026, on iOS, macOS and in Chrome over DSL and mobile networks, found Apple Podcasts working without a VPN: the apps opened and show pages and episode lists loaded.

Landing pageWorks

Community testing from Syria in February 2026 found podcasts.apple.com loading normally in a browser without a VPN, with a show's page and its episode list displayed.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inWorks

Community testing from Syria in February 2026 found signing in to Apple Podcasts on the web working: a signed-in session showed the account's saved listening progress on an episode.

PaymentNot checked
UpgradeNot checked
PayoutNot checked
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Contacted

Activity Summary

Partially blocked in Syria. Community volunteers emailed Apple several times in February and March 2026 asking it to restore access, with no reply.

Follow-up Sent

Community Updates

A community volunteer wrote to Apple asking it to review the restrictions on users in Syria and to pass the request to its legal or compliance team. The message named no specific Apple service.

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If you're experiencing issues accessing Apple Podcasts in Syria, you can reach out to their support team directly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Apple Podcasts works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

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.