Apple adds nine subcategories to Podcasts app search tab
Apple has announced it has added nine subcategories to the Search tab in the Podcasts app across devices, including new Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Personal Journals, Entrepreneurship, Documentary, Parenting, Books, and Language Learning subcategories on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
Each subcategory has its own charts, which displays the Top Shows and Top Episodes available in a listener’s country or region. For example, a listener in the U.S. can browse the charts for Mental Health, which display the top 200 shows and top 200 episodes available in the U.S. based on a mix of listening, follows, and completion rate.
Listeners in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia can also now explore Podcasts by Language to more easily find podcasts in their native language.
All 19 categories, including the nine new subcategories, have been refreshed with new artwork and recommendations. These include Apple Podcasts Essentials — all-time favorite podcasts for each category curated by Apple’s global editorial teams — along with new rows for charts and additional subcategories.
Select categories, including Comedy, Society & Culture, Sports, and True Crime, will also regularly showcase New & Noteworthy shows, standout Shows of the Month, Featured Channels and Creators, and Global Highlights with popular shows from around the world.
Creators are able to submit a request to Apple for their show to be featured in its corresponding category or subcategory.