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With Spotify you can listen to over 250,000 audiobook titles in subscriber catalog. From sci-fi to steamy romance and everything in between The best Spotify alternative is Audible
Here are the latest news about Spotify:
30.10.24. Spotify Audiobooks launch in France, Belgium and Netherlands
Spotify is a cheeky, upstart musician in the concert hall of digital audiobooks, where giants like Audible and Storytel already hold court. Today it has taken a bold step onto the international stage, waving an audiobook flag in the direction of France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. With the subtlety of a tap dancer in a library, it’s now offering up a smorgasbord of literary voices from the likes of Gaël Faye, Maylis de Kerangal, Joël Dicker, Suzanne Vermeer and Saskia Noort—names that somehow sound better when whispered over a strong coffee. Premium subscribers in these newly inducted territories can dive into over 200,000 titles (that’s roughly one long book per day for 548 years), with a clever option to snag any elusive non-Premium titles à la carte. Meanwhile, non-subscribers are free to purchase anything they fancy, because, well, Spotify’s nothing if not accommodating.
2024. Spotify adds countdown timers for Audiobooks
Spotify, in its infinite wisdom (or at least a reasonable facsimile thereof), has decided to spice up the audiobook game by rolling out Countdown Pages—shiny new digital pedestals designed to help listeners obsess over the exact second their next favorite tome hits the metaphorical shelves. These pages, dazzlingly precise, will let users pre-save upcoming audiobooks while authors, publishers, and narrators bask in the pre-launch promotional glow. In a stroke of intergalactic fairness, this feature will be available to both Premium subscribers and those freeloaders on the free tier. Drawing inspiration from its music-streaming escapades—where Countdown Pages helped luminaries like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish whip fans into a frenzy—Spotify is banking on a similar burst of engagement for audiobooks. After all, when 70 percent of pre-saving music fans dive into albums within a week, it’s not entirely unreasonable to imagine audiobook lovers might follow suit, or at least not wander off in search of tea and biscuits first.
2024. Spotify brings its free audiobooks perk for Premium users to Canada, Ireland and New Zealand
Spotify, in a move that can only be described as whimsically magnanimous, has extended its free audiobook listening extravaganza to the good folk of Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. These lucky individuals now find themselves in possession of 15 hours a month to indulge in the soothing tones of 250,000 audiobook titles—an upgrade from the mere 200,000 that previously graced the platform. This audacious leap comes just two months after Spotify, with a self-assured swagger, announced its audiobook service is now the second-largest in the galaxy (or at least Earth), trailing only behind Audible, that hulking monolith of Amazonian proportions. Since its launch last November, over 150,000 titles have found their way into users’ ears. Accessing these treasures is delightfully simple—just wander into the Home feed or search tab of the Spotify app, and voilà! Although, as with all things in life, there’s a catch: audiobooks marked “Included in Premium” will gently nudge you toward the land of Spotify Premium subscribers. But don’t worry, dear listener, your precious listening hours are safely logged in the app’s settings, because even chaos has its spreadsheets.
2023. Spotify Tesla app now supports audiobooks
In an astonishing twist of cosmic inevitability, the Tesla Spotify app has finally had an update, which, as you might expect, brings thrillingly essential features that absolutely nobody could live without – like audiobooks. Yes, audiobooks! But that’s not all; the rather clunky login process has been revamped so dramatically that now you can simply hold up your smartphone, scan a QR code, and – quite miraculously – gain instant access to your app, without all that tediously painful password-typing nonsense. Imagine that! But wait, there's more. Borrowed from the celestial archives of the Spotify desktop app, you can now click on an artist’s name right from a playlist and immediately be whisked away to their artist page, or even, if you're feeling particularly bold, their album page. This feature, undoubtedly designed by hyper-intelligent beings, now graces the Tesla app as well, creating an experience as seamless as a Vogon poetry recital is torturous. If that weren’t enough, the entire app has been polished to a modern shine, so it not only works smoothly but looks absolutely stunning. Audiobook browsing is now so streamlined you might actually find what you’re looking for without losing your place. In sum, this update is a curious mix of visual splendor, intelligent redesign, and overall usability that Spotify aficionados are sure to find vaguely satisfying in the infinite stretch of time.
2022. Spotify to sells audiobooks
Spotify is entering the audiobook market with its new section, Spotify Audiobooks. This means you'll be able to enjoy your favorite music, podcasts and books all in one location, whether or not you subscribe to Spotify Premium. However, unlike music and podcasts on Spotify, the audiobooks are not free. To buy an audiobook through Spotify, you'll be directed to the web from the app to finalize your purchase—similar to how you pay for Spotify Premium—and then returned to the app. Each audiobook is priced individually in line with industry norms. There is no discount for Spotify Premium subscribers. This feature allows users to download audiobooks that they can keep indefinitely; the platform offers over 300,000 titles across a wide range of genres.
2021. Spotify sets its sights on audiobooks with Findaway acquisition
Spotify is enhancing its audio capabilities with the acquisition of Findaway, a prominent audiobook platform. The platform is used for both audiobook distribution and self-publishing for independent writers. Findaway runs several businesses, including distributing audiobooks to various platforms and providing audiobook production services through its branch, Findaway Voices. The company connects authors with narrators, which could become a new and lucrative revenue stream for Spotify. This isn’t the first time Spotify has explored audiobooks, having previously offered an exclusive audio experience for *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* in 2020. Earlier this year, Spotify introduced its first collection of audiobooks featuring classics read by celebrities.
30.10.24. Spotify Audiobooks launch in France, Belgium and Netherlands
Spotify is a cheeky, upstart musician in the concert hall of digital audiobooks, where giants like Audible and Storytel already hold court. Today it has taken a bold step onto the international stage, waving an audiobook flag in the direction of France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. With the subtlety of a tap dancer in a library, it’s now offering up a smorgasbord of literary voices from the likes of Gaël Faye, Maylis de Kerangal, Joël Dicker, Suzanne Vermeer and Saskia Noort—names that somehow sound better when whispered over a strong coffee. Premium subscribers in these newly inducted territories can dive into over 200,000 titles (that’s roughly one long book per day for 548 years), with a clever option to snag any elusive non-Premium titles à la carte. Meanwhile, non-subscribers are free to purchase anything they fancy, because, well, Spotify’s nothing if not accommodating.
2024. Spotify adds countdown timers for Audiobooks
Spotify, in its infinite wisdom (or at least a reasonable facsimile thereof), has decided to spice up the audiobook game by rolling out Countdown Pages—shiny new digital pedestals designed to help listeners obsess over the exact second their next favorite tome hits the metaphorical shelves. These pages, dazzlingly precise, will let users pre-save upcoming audiobooks while authors, publishers, and narrators bask in the pre-launch promotional glow. In a stroke of intergalactic fairness, this feature will be available to both Premium subscribers and those freeloaders on the free tier. Drawing inspiration from its music-streaming escapades—where Countdown Pages helped luminaries like Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish whip fans into a frenzy—Spotify is banking on a similar burst of engagement for audiobooks. After all, when 70 percent of pre-saving music fans dive into albums within a week, it’s not entirely unreasonable to imagine audiobook lovers might follow suit, or at least not wander off in search of tea and biscuits first.
2024. Spotify brings its free audiobooks perk for Premium users to Canada, Ireland and New Zealand
Spotify, in a move that can only be described as whimsically magnanimous, has extended its free audiobook listening extravaganza to the good folk of Canada, Ireland, and New Zealand. These lucky individuals now find themselves in possession of 15 hours a month to indulge in the soothing tones of 250,000 audiobook titles—an upgrade from the mere 200,000 that previously graced the platform. This audacious leap comes just two months after Spotify, with a self-assured swagger, announced its audiobook service is now the second-largest in the galaxy (or at least Earth), trailing only behind Audible, that hulking monolith of Amazonian proportions. Since its launch last November, over 150,000 titles have found their way into users’ ears. Accessing these treasures is delightfully simple—just wander into the Home feed or search tab of the Spotify app, and voilà! Although, as with all things in life, there’s a catch: audiobooks marked “Included in Premium” will gently nudge you toward the land of Spotify Premium subscribers. But don’t worry, dear listener, your precious listening hours are safely logged in the app’s settings, because even chaos has its spreadsheets.
2023. Spotify Tesla app now supports audiobooks
In an astonishing twist of cosmic inevitability, the Tesla Spotify app has finally had an update, which, as you might expect, brings thrillingly essential features that absolutely nobody could live without – like audiobooks. Yes, audiobooks! But that’s not all; the rather clunky login process has been revamped so dramatically that now you can simply hold up your smartphone, scan a QR code, and – quite miraculously – gain instant access to your app, without all that tediously painful password-typing nonsense. Imagine that! But wait, there's more. Borrowed from the celestial archives of the Spotify desktop app, you can now click on an artist’s name right from a playlist and immediately be whisked away to their artist page, or even, if you're feeling particularly bold, their album page. This feature, undoubtedly designed by hyper-intelligent beings, now graces the Tesla app as well, creating an experience as seamless as a Vogon poetry recital is torturous. If that weren’t enough, the entire app has been polished to a modern shine, so it not only works smoothly but looks absolutely stunning. Audiobook browsing is now so streamlined you might actually find what you’re looking for without losing your place. In sum, this update is a curious mix of visual splendor, intelligent redesign, and overall usability that Spotify aficionados are sure to find vaguely satisfying in the infinite stretch of time.
2022. Spotify to sells audiobooks
Spotify is entering the audiobook market with its new section, Spotify Audiobooks. This means you'll be able to enjoy your favorite music, podcasts and books all in one location, whether or not you subscribe to Spotify Premium. However, unlike music and podcasts on Spotify, the audiobooks are not free. To buy an audiobook through Spotify, you'll be directed to the web from the app to finalize your purchase—similar to how you pay for Spotify Premium—and then returned to the app. Each audiobook is priced individually in line with industry norms. There is no discount for Spotify Premium subscribers. This feature allows users to download audiobooks that they can keep indefinitely; the platform offers over 300,000 titles across a wide range of genres.
2021. Spotify sets its sights on audiobooks with Findaway acquisition
Spotify is enhancing its audio capabilities with the acquisition of Findaway, a prominent audiobook platform. The platform is used for both audiobook distribution and self-publishing for independent writers. Findaway runs several businesses, including distributing audiobooks to various platforms and providing audiobook production services through its branch, Findaway Voices. The company connects authors with narrators, which could become a new and lucrative revenue stream for Spotify. This isn’t the first time Spotify has explored audiobooks, having previously offered an exclusive audio experience for *Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone* in 2020. Earlier this year, Spotify introduced its first collection of audiobooks featuring classics read by celebrities.
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