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Spotify Tests Video Clips, Author Pages and More Features for Audiobooks
Spotify has rolled out several new features in the pilot phase to improve the audiobook listening experience. One of the most notable changes is the introduction of video clips in audiobooks, enabling users to view a short snippet containing information about it or even a message from the author before pressing play.
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"A List That Appeals...": Elon Musk Shares Audiobook Recommendations
Tech billionaire Elon Musk recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a list of his favourite audiobook recommendations for "those who think about Rome every day".
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Spotify to Raise Prices by Up to $2 Monthly in Several Key Markets by End of April
Spotify Technology SA plans to raise the price of its popular audio service in several key markets for the second time in a year, a crucial step toward reaching long-term profitability.
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Spotify to Test Full Music Videos for Premium Subscribers in Potential YouTube Faceoff
Swedish music streaming company Spotify is rolling out full-length music videos in a limited beta launch for premium subscribers, venturing into an arena that YouTube has dominated for nearly two decades.
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Spotify to Allow In-App Purchases for Subscriptions, Audiobooks on iPhone in Europe After March DMA Deadline
Spotify will allow customers in Europe to buy audiobooks and subscription plans from within the music-streaming app from March. The move is part of the company's decision to allow in-app purchases due to the EU's new competition law for Big Tech. Spotify will be able to avoid Apple's 30 percent fee for purchases made via the App Store once the EU's...
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Spotify Faces Backlash Over Audiobook Streaming As Authors Fear Unfair Payment
Some authors and literary agents have expressed deep concern about Spotify's new audiobook feature as they fear they won't see much in royalties.
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Spotify Premium Adds Free Access to Audiobooks in Australia and the UK
Spotify has announced that it is adding free access to audiobooks to users in the UK and Australia for premium subscribers. Users in the US will also gain access to free audiobooks in the coming months, and the free access will be limited to 15 minutes, according to the company.
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Spotify HiFi Lossless Streaming Will Launch Soon With More Expensive 'Supremium' Subscription Tier: Report
Spotify HiFi will reportedly be launched by the company with support for lossless streaming soon. The new lossless tier will compete with Apple Music and Amazon Music — services that also offer support for lossless audio at no additional cost. Spotify is expected to increase the subscription price for users who want to stream "lossless" audio.
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Spotify Rolls Out Vertical Scrolling Feed, Smart Shuffle and Redesigned Home Screen on Android and iOS
Spotify, the music and podcast streaming service, is rolling out a redesigned user interface for Android and iOS users globally. The company made the announcement at its Stream On event showcasing a vertical home feed similar to TikTok and Instagram. The app has also made it easier to discover new things with a bunch of new features like preview fo...
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Apple Books Digital Narration Announced, Will Let Indie Authors, Small Publishers Create Audiobooks
Apple has introduced digital narration technology for Ebooks available in the Apple Books store. The company has launched AI-enabled voice assistants that will read books for users. The feature is currently available for romance and fiction books only. Also, the feature is only available in English at present.
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Audible Update for Apple Watch Now Allows Independent Functionality Without iPhone
Amazon-owned Audible now works on the Apple Watch independently, and you no longer require an Apple iPhone to be tethered for the audiobook service to work. This will let users stream or download and listen to audiobooks easily and more reliably directly from the smartwatch.
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Spotify Acquires Content Moderation Firm Kinzen to Detect Harmful Content on the Platform
Audio-streaming service Spotify Technology on Wednesday said it had acquired Kinzen, a firm that has helped it identify harmful content on the platform. The acquisition is part of Spotify’s efforts to deal with harmful content on its service after a backlash earlier this year.
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Spotify Launches Audiobook Service for US Users, Set to Lock Horns With Amazon's Audible
Spotify has launched a new audiobook service for users in the US, allowing customers to browse through the service's audiobook catalog on the Spotify app and make purchases through the website. The music streaming service is set to lock horns with Amazon's Audible service as it enters the $4.8 billion (roughly Rs. 38,300 crore) audiobook market whi...
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Spotify Set to Make Audiobooks the Next Pillar of Its Business
Spotify is set to make audiobooks the next pillar of its business after music and podcasts. This was confirmed by the CEO of the company, Daneil Ek, during his Spotify’s Investor Day 2022 remarks. The audiobook vertical by Spotify is expected to be a destination for creators.
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Audible Launches Over 100 Audiobook Titles, Free for Indian Users With Alexa
Audible has launched over 100 audiobooks for free via its Alexa voice assistant, offering users the ability to pick from several authors in English and Hindi. Users will be able to ask Alexa to read out a title from the free catalogue, and any additional titles that are not included will require an Audible subscription and credits.
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Spotify Tests Video Clips, Author Pages and More Features for Audiobooks
Spotify has rolled out several new features in the pilot phase to improve the audiobook listening experience. One of the most notable changes is the introduction of video clips in audiobooks, enabling users to view a short snippet containing information about it or even a message from the author before pressing play.
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"A List That Appeals...": Elon Musk Shares Audiobook Recommendations
Tech billionaire Elon Musk recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to share a list of his favourite audiobook recommendations for "those who think about Rome every day".
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Spotify to Raise Prices by Up to $2 Monthly in Several Key Markets by End of April
Spotify Technology SA plans to raise the price of its popular audio service in several key markets for the second time in a year, a crucial step toward reaching long-term profitability.
-
Spotify to Test Full Music Videos for Premium Subscribers in Potential YouTube Faceoff
Swedish music streaming company Spotify is rolling out full-length music videos in a limited beta launch for premium subscribers, venturing into an arena that YouTube has dominated for nearly two decades.
-
Spotify to Allow In-App Purchases for Subscriptions, Audiobooks on iPhone in Europe After March DMA Deadline
Spotify will allow customers in Europe to buy audiobooks and subscription plans from within the music-streaming app from March. The move is part of the company's decision to allow in-app purchases due to the EU's new competition law for Big Tech. Spotify will be able to avoid Apple's 30 percent fee for purchases made via the App Store once the EU's...
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Spotify Faces Backlash Over Audiobook Streaming As Authors Fear Unfair Payment
Some authors and literary agents have expressed deep concern about Spotify's new audiobook feature as they fear they won't see much in royalties.
-
Spotify Premium Adds Free Access to Audiobooks in Australia and the UK
Spotify has announced that it is adding free access to audiobooks to users in the UK and Australia for premium subscribers. Users in the US will also gain access to free audiobooks in the coming months, and the free access will be limited to 15 minutes, according to the company.
-
Spotify HiFi Lossless Streaming Will Launch Soon With More Expensive 'Supremium' Subscription Tier: Report
Spotify HiFi will reportedly be launched by the company with support for lossless streaming soon. The new lossless tier will compete with Apple Music and Amazon Music — services that also offer support for lossless audio at no additional cost. Spotify is expected to increase the subscription price for users who want to stream "lossless" audio.
-
Spotify Rolls Out Vertical Scrolling Feed, Smart Shuffle and Redesigned Home Screen on Android and iOS
Spotify, the music and podcast streaming service, is rolling out a redesigned user interface for Android and iOS users globally. The company made the announcement at its Stream On event showcasing a vertical home feed similar to TikTok and Instagram. The app has also made it easier to discover new things with a bunch of new features like preview fo...
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Apple Books Digital Narration Announced, Will Let Indie Authors, Small Publishers Create Audiobooks
Apple has introduced digital narration technology for Ebooks available in the Apple Books store. The company has launched AI-enabled voice assistants that will read books for users. The feature is currently available for romance and fiction books only. Also, the feature is only available in English at present.
-
Audible Update for Apple Watch Now Allows Independent Functionality Without iPhone
Amazon-owned Audible now works on the Apple Watch independently, and you no longer require an Apple iPhone to be tethered for the audiobook service to work. This will let users stream or download and listen to audiobooks easily and more reliably directly from the smartwatch.
-
Spotify Acquires Content Moderation Firm Kinzen to Detect Harmful Content on the Platform
Audio-streaming service Spotify Technology on Wednesday said it had acquired Kinzen, a firm that has helped it identify harmful content on the platform. The acquisition is part of Spotify’s efforts to deal with harmful content on its service after a backlash earlier this year.
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Spotify Launches Audiobook Service for US Users, Set to Lock Horns With Amazon's Audible
Spotify has launched a new audiobook service for users in the US, allowing customers to browse through the service's audiobook catalog on the Spotify app and make purchases through the website. The music streaming service is set to lock horns with Amazon's Audible service as it enters the $4.8 billion (roughly Rs. 38,300 crore) audiobook market whi...
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Spotify Set to Make Audiobooks the Next Pillar of Its Business
Spotify is set to make audiobooks the next pillar of its business after music and podcasts. This was confirmed by the CEO of the company, Daneil Ek, during his Spotify’s Investor Day 2022 remarks. The audiobook vertical by Spotify is expected to be a destination for creators.
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Audible Launches Over 100 Audiobook Titles, Free for Indian Users With Alexa
Audible has launched over 100 audiobooks for free via its Alexa voice assistant, offering users the ability to pick from several authors in English and Hindi. Users will be able to ask Alexa to read out a title from the free catalogue, and any additional titles that are not included will require an Audible subscription and credits.
