Subscriptions for podcasts came after the announcement by Apple in its last keynote. It was with iOS 14.6 when Apple officially integrated subscriptions to specific channels and programs, a feature to bring users closer to the creator. Thanks to the ability to provide special content, these subscriptions are proposed as one of the great successes of podcasting for Apple. However, The Apple Podcasts team has confirmed that the official launch of subscriptions is delayed to June, with the aim of polishing details and offering the best experience to creators.
An unexpected delay for Apple Podcasts content subscriptions
To ensure that we are providing the best experience for creators and listeners, Apple Podcasts subscriptions and channels will launch in June. We will communicate further updates on availability and best practices to help you prepare your subscriptions and channels through this newsletter.
Over the past few weeks, some creators have experienced delays in the availability of their content and access to Apple Podcasts Connect. We've addressed these outages and encourage creators with issues to contact us.
A few hours ago, the Apple Podcasts team sent this statement to the entire community of content creators within this platform. Is about a new delay for the launch of subscriptions that appeared in iOS 14.6. Creators have to register and configure their podcast thanks to the Apple Podcasts Connect platform and this tool has had glitches in recent weeks.
@marcoarment @RelayFM @MacRumors @9to5mac Friday news dump. pic.twitter.com/9jo8vGyo9v
- jaytorres (@jaytorres) May 28, 2021
They are likely to coincide with the refinement of the tool for the arrival of Apple's specific subscriptions and channels. The only thing we can confirm is that the launch of the subscriptions will not see the light until June of this same year. However, let's not wait for the first week ... the fact of not setting a release date allows Apple to invest the four weeks in having content that users crave.