It seems that Apple’s Podcasts Subscriptions service will be delayed. In an official email sent to podcast creators, the tech giant stated that the service will not be available until June but disclosed no specific date. Apple’s complete email statement is provided below.
“We’re writing to provide an update on the availability of Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and channels. We’ve been delighted by the response to last month’s announcement and it’s exciting to see the hundreds of new subscriptions and channels submitted from creators across the globe every day.
To ensure we are delivering the best experience for creators and listeners, Apple Podcasts Subscriptions and channels will now 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 last few weeks, some creators have experienced delays in the availability of their content and access to Apple Podcasts Connect. We’ve addressed these disruptions and encourage creators experiencing any issues to contact us.
We’ve also heard from listeners and made adjustments based on their feedback with iOS 14.6, which was released on Monday. We will introduce additional enhancements to Library in the coming weeks.
Thank you for your understanding. We can’t wait to see your new subscriptions and channels and we are looking forward to launching them to listeners around the world soon.”
Apple faced several issues which prompted the delay. Some of the issues were some podcast creators had been locked out of Apple’s Podcasts Connect portal. Other problems include the delayed launch of new podcast episodes from other authors. Apple Podcasts Subscriptions service is available in 170 countries which allows users to subscribe to their select podcasts that are packed with awesome features such as ad-free listening, exclusive content, and early access to new episodes.
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