Apple Celebrates 20 Years of Podcasts Going Mainstream
Apple marks 20 years of podcasts on iTunes by honoring 20 iconic shows that shaped the podcasting world.
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Apple Celebrates 20 Years of Podcasts Going Mainstream Apple’s podcast anniversary: A celebration of innovation
Apple is celebrating a major milestone in digital audio history—the 20th anniversary of adding podcasts to iTunes. This pivotal move in 2005 not only helped mainstream the podcasting format but also empowered millions of creators and listeners around the globe. The focus keyword Apple celebrates 20 years of podcasts fits perfectly as Apple looks back on two decades of reshaping the way we consume audio content. The company is highlighting this achievement with a curated collection of 20 standout shows, organized by year, showcasing the evolution and cultural impact of podcasting. Image : Google The origin of the term “podcast” dates back to 2004, coined by journalist Ben Hammersley in The Guardian —a clever blend of “iPod” and “broadcast.” But it was Apple’s integration of podcast support into iTunes 4.9 on June 28, 2005, that truly took the medium from niche to mainstream. Steve Jobs himself referred to podcasting as “the next gen…
