https://wccftech.com/apple-to-potentially-announce-new-podcasts-subscription-service-on-april-20/

Apple is scheduled to host its Spring Loaded event on April 20. The company is expected to announce a boatload of upgrades which includes the new iPad Pro models, AirPods 3, and a new item-tracking AirTags accessory. Other than hardware upgrades, we are also hearing that the iPhone-maker will also announce its new Podcasts Subscription service on April 20. The new addition was spotted in the beta of iOS 14.5.

As mentioned earlier, Apple is expected to announce its new Podcasts Subscription service at its April 20, Spring Loaded event. The details were revealed by Vox's Peter Kafka in his findings in the iOS 14.5. Spotted by 9to5mac, Kafka stated in a tweet that he is "pretty sure Apple is prepping its own Podcast plan - a paid subscription service - on Tuesday."