Two Decades Later, Apple Podcasts Still Remains a Cultural Force

Two decades later, Apple Podcasts still remains a cultural force

On June 28, 2005, Apple released iTunes 4.9. The update included support for discovering, downloading and subscribing to podcasts — even though the term wasn’t widely used at the time. Apple had quietly laid the groundwork for an audio revolution. Where did the word 'podcast' come from? The word “podcast” was coined in 2004 by journalist Ben Hammersley while writing for The Guardian. It’s a portmanteau — combining “iPod” and “broadcast.” Althoug…

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