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And there is also the classic audible subscription (Amazon owns audible) but it is not good value of money and an area ripe for classic disruption. Over on kindle, if you buy a kindle book, if an audio version also exists for it you can get it added to the purchase for an extra couple of dollars and you can progress through the book either through reading or listening, the kindle app knows where you are. There are some books available through the podcast app, but it is pretty limited. Basically you have to buy an audiblebook at exorbitant prices (AUD$30 plus) in the Books app. Audiobooks is a key area it is has not been given any love. audiobook experience on Apple Books is not great.Īpple hasn’t really paid much attention to its Books app, although Books finally got thrown a wee bit of a bone interface wise in ios16. I have to go outside the app on kindle too for content, including audiobooks. If Spotify had done it the way you describe in the article it might have had more of a chance of being approved.

There is no discount for Spotify Premium users.It was the way that Spotify, through some convoluted email process to avoid fees that apple didn’t like. Each audiobook is individually priced consistent with industry standards. To purchase an audiobook through Spotify, you will be taken to the web from the app to complete your purchase - like how you pay for Spotify Premium - and then brought back to the app. Spotify is exploring other business models, but for the time being, audiobooks are available for individual purchase. However, unlike music and podcasts on Spotify, the audiobooks aren't free. That means you'll be able to listen to your favorite music, podcasts, and books all in one place, regardless of whether or not you pay for a Spotify Premium subscription. 20, Spotify launches Spotify Audiobooks for all U.S. Spotify getting in on the audiobook market has been anticipated since the company acquired audiobook platform Findaway in 2021, and finally, here we are: On Sept. Spotify continues its quest to be a one-stop shop for all your listening needs with the introduction of Spotify Audiobooks.