"Spotify announced several updates for its audiobook business on Thursday, notably its expansion into physical books. Users in the U.S. and the UK will soon be able to purchase physical copies of their favorite audiobooks directly through the app, marking a significant pivot for the once digital-only platform. The company also introduced two features designed to make the audiobook experience smoother and more flexible, including a new tool called "Page Match"."
"Spotify's decision to sell physical books through its app positions it as a competitor to major booksellers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble. The company also recognizes that many readers still value physical books, and by offering both print and digital formats, Spotify is trying to turn itself into a one-stop shop for book lovers. Spotify has partnered with Bookshop.org on the new offering, an online marketplace that supports local, independent bookstores."
Spotify expanded its audiobook business to include sales of physical books in the U.S. and the UK, enabling users to buy print copies through the app. Users can access a new 'Add to your bookshelf at home' button on audiobook pages that links to Bookshop.org for pricing, inventory, and shipping, with purchases benefiting local independent bookstores. Spotify introduced Page Match, a tool that lets users scan a page from a physical book and jump to that location in the audiobook, initially for premium subscribers and then for all users. Audiobook Recaps will arrive on Android in spring, offering bite-sized recaps of the last listened section.
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