We’ve got some pretty exciting news — search just got a major glow-up! Whether you’re trying to find your next favorite podcast or exploring new episodes, the whole experience is now faster, smarter, and way more fun to use.
What’s new?
First off, say hello to type-ahead predictive search. As soon as you start typing in the search bar (in Podcasts or Discover), you’ll see suggestions popping up instantly — both search terms and matching podcasts. This is all powered by a new super-fast backend to make sure results come back lightning-quick.
We’ve also launched a brand-new search results algorithm. What does that mean for you? Now podcasts and episodes are shown together on the same list — no more switching tabs or bouncing around. Everything’s in one place, ranked smartly so the most relevant stuff comes up first.
And the cherry on top: a sleek new UI. The search results page has been totally redesigned to make browsing smoother. You can even play episodes directly from the results list — so when you see something interesting, you can dive right in without extra taps.
Oh, and for everyone searching in other languages — we heard you! Search is now much better at handling non-English terms, so finding content across languages is easier than ever.
How it works
When you tap on the Search bar on the Podcasts or Discover tabs, you’ll automatically get access to the new search. Start typing, and predictive suggestions will appear as you go. Pick one of the suggestions, or just hit Enter, and you’ll be taken to the new results layout where you can explore and start listening right away.
Basically, less time searching, more time listening.
We can’t wait for you to try it out — go ahead and give the new search a spin today!
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