Spotify launches the ability to purchase physical books in the US and UK
Spotify users in the US and UK can officially purchase physical books through the Android app. iOS users will get the feature next week.
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Audible launches a cheaper ‘Standard’ subscription plan, challenging Spotify
Under the new Standard plan, subscribers will lose access to the audiobooks they’ve consumed when they unsubscribe. The Premium plan lets users keep the audiobooks they’ve listened to even if they unsubscribe.
Spotify is rolling out Audiobook Charts
Similar to the streaming giant’s Music and Podcast Charts, the Audiobook Charts will be updated weekly and highlight the top audiobooks overall and by genre.
Audible’s new ‘Read & Listen’ feature syncs your Kindle ebooks with audiobooks
The feature will require customers to buy both versions of the title, but at a discounted price.
Spotify ventures into physical book sales, adds new audiobook features
Spotify users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to buy physical books in the app. There’s also a new tool that syncs physical books to audiobooks.
Spotify adds a new, less repetitive shuffle, plus audiobook recaps
Spotify’s new default shuffle option will queue up fewer songs from your recent listening history
Spotify expands audiobook access to family plan members for the first time
Spotify is expanding access to audiobooks with two new plans, one of which offers access to family members.