Apple launches new Podcast Subscriptions service
Apple has unveiled its Apple Podcast Subscriptions, set to launch with a wide range of updates to its podcasting services for both consumers and creators.
The move looks to strengthen its position in the podcasting industry, providing its users with early access to premium, ad-free content, with direct subscriptions to consumers’ favourite podcasters.
The Apple Podcasters Program was also announced, which will support the creators, providing access to all the tools needed to build and distribute premium subscriptions on Apple Podcasts. It will costs A$27.99 inc. GST per year. Creators can enrol in the Apple Podcasters Program through Apple Podcasts Connect.
Eddie Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of internet software and services said: “Fifteen years ago, Apple took podcasts mainstream, offering creators a premier, open platforms to inform, entertain and inspire hundreds of millions of listeners around the world. We’re excited to introduce this powerful new platform to creators around the world and we can’t wait to hear what they make with it.”
