Apple Podcasts subscription service likely to launch on June 15 globally

Apple is likely to launch its in-app podcast subscription service on June 15. Apple Podcast in-app subscriptions will enable users to get access to certain shows or networks for early access and ad-free content, among other benefits.

Apple could launch its Podcast subscription service as early as next week, according to an online report. Apple experienced a delay in launching the subscription service which was to launch in April but then extended it to May. The Verge quoted Apple’s email to its employees noting that the in-app podcast subscriptions would be further pushed to June 15 to "ensure we are delivering the best experience for creators and listeners," likely because of issues that followed with a recent backend update. Apple Podcast in-app subscriptions will enable users to get access to certain shows or networks for early access and ad-free content, among other benefits. Apple aims to get more premium subscribers through the subscribe button in the podcast app and would help to get more subscribers for various services, like Luminary and Wondery Plus, which otherwise had a separate subscription.