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User profile for user: 96Lisa
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Why are search results so obsessively based on your location?

I am located in Italy but I where I live we speak German and just little Italian. I generally prefer the English language.


The problem in the podcast search is that whenever I search for something, ALL results will be in Italian, even if the term inserted was in English. All my devices are set to English and I never ever use Italian. To find appropriate podcasts, why do I have to look them up on Google and why is this not possible in the Podcast application?


Can this somehow be changed?

iPhone 13 mini, iOS 16

Posted on Sep 16, 2022 12:53 AM

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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
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Posted on Sep 16, 2022 12:59 AM

96Lisa Said:

"Why are search results so obsessively based on your location?: I am located in Italy but I where I live we speak German and just little Italian. I generally prefer the English language."

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A. Why the Location:

It is based on your IP Address. that is why when you go to Google, and you perform a search, it might show local shops, and a Map spotting your direct location on Google Maps.


B. Changing the Language:

As for podcasts, it is like because you need to change the language to get the desired results. Go Here: Change the Language on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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TheLittles
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Sep 16, 2022 12:59 AM in response to 96Lisa

96Lisa Said:

"Why are search results so obsessively based on your location?: I am located in Italy but I where I live we speak German and just little Italian. I generally prefer the English language."

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A. Why the Location:

It is based on your IP Address. that is why when you go to Google, and you perform a search, it might show local shops, and a Map spotting your direct location on Google Maps.


B. Changing the Language:

As for podcasts, it is like because you need to change the language to get the desired results. Go Here: Change the Language on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

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