# Categorized Podcast Genres Apple's Podcasts App Launches a New Organized Update Feature By Amy Duong | Published 2023-06-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podcasts-app References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/apple-podcasts-update-makes-it-easier-to-find-content-in-your-favorite-genres-125458706.html)  The Podcasts app by [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siriusxm) launched a new updated feature that helps users find content based off of their preferred genres. There are nine new categories that showcase top shows and episodes on iOS, [iPadOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/undo-and-redo), and [macOS](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macos-sonoma). The latest new subcategories include "Mental Health, Relationships, Self-Improvement, Personal Journals, Entrepreneurship, Documentary, Parenting, Books, and Language learning." Apple has been turning its attention to mental health over the course of the past few years and even unveiled the new Journal app that allows users to document how they feel along with a mood-tracking feature that joins the Health app in the iOS 17 update. The subcategory will feature podcasts including topics that discuss "Relationships, Self-Improvement and Personal Journals." Image Credit: Apple ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Categorized Podcast Genres:** The trend of categorizing podcast genres allows for more targeted content discovery, enhancing user experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Digital Media:** The digital media industry can innovate by creating new tools and algorithms to accurately categorize and recommend podcasts based on user preferences. - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can leverage the mental health and self-improvement podcast genres to provide additional resources and support for users seeking personal growth. - **Education:** The education industry can explore the potential of language learning podcasts to supplement traditional language learning methods and make language education more accessible and engaging. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [In-App Podcasting Packages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/siriusxm.md) - [Private App-Based Journals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/journal-1.md) - [Mood-Based Podcast Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kradl-podcast-app.md) - [Curated Podcast Discovery Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podman.md) - [Platform Podcast Transcriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-podcast.md) - [Streaming Service Wellness Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-music-sound-therapy.md) - [Publication Audio Journalism Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyt-audio.md) - [AI-Generated Smart Podcasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genfm.md) - [Music-App Podcast Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-music-2.md)