Findaway, an audiobooks retailer under Spotify's ownership, has announced that it will waive its 20 percent royalty cut on titles sold via its DIY Voices platform as long as the transactions take place on Spotify. According to a blog post from the company on Monday, Findaway aims to "transfer cost-saving benefits" stemming from its incorporation with the music streaming giant. … [Read more...] about Spotify is waiving distribution fees in its bid to lure in more indie authors
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How to listen to Dolby Atmos audiobook titles on Audible
Audible recently announced it has teamed up with Dolby Laboratories which will allow for listening to audiobooks in Dolby Atmos format. However, if you aren't already aware of what Dolby Atmos is, here it is. Dolby Atmos is a surround sound technology designed to provide a more immersive audio experience by adding height channels to traditional surround sound setups. Instead … [Read more...] about How to listen to Dolby Atmos audiobook titles on Audible
Latest Audible update makes iOS 15.5 the minimum needed to run the app
Audible has come up with a new update for iOS users which claims to introduce several improvements as well as bug fixes. According to the change log available, it is iOS 15.5 that would be the minimum needed for receiving updates henceforth from Audible. That is also the minimum iOS version needed to make the most of the Spatial audio and Dolby Atmos sound effects that the … [Read more...] about Latest Audible update makes iOS 15.5 the minimum needed to run the app
Audible is now playing advertisements in audiobooks
Audible is launching something very controversial, and other audiobook providers might follow suit. The company is experimenting with a new system to play audio advertisements within audiobooks, Audible Originals and Podcasts. The advertisements will not show up for people with an Audible subscription, giving them access to one credit per month, which can be used to buy an … [Read more...] about Audible is now playing advertisements in audiobooks
Harry Potter audiobooks have been listened to for more than a billion hours on Audible
Harry Potter fans have spent more than a billion hours listening to the audiobook version of the popular fantasy series on Audible, BreakingNews.ie reported. The above milestone has been achieved at a time when Pottermore Publishing is celebrating a decade of digital publishing of the series while the audiobook version first made its debut on Audible seven years ago. The UK … [Read more...] about Harry Potter audiobooks have been listened to for more than a billion hours on Audible
Audible Premium Plus plan now 60 percent off as part of Cyber Monday deal
Amazon has announced first time Audible subscribers will be required to pay less than half of the usual subscription fees as part of the retailer's Cyber Monday offerings. Specifically, it’s a 60 percent discount that the subscribers stand to gain from. With this, those subscribing to the Audible Premium Plus plan for the first time will be required to pay just $5.95 per month, … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus plan now 60 percent off as part of Cyber Monday deal
Amazon offering three months of Audible Premium plan for free during Prime Day
Amazon is offering free access to Audible Premium for three months as part of its Prime Day sales offer. This makes for a great offer considering that Audible happens to be one of the best apps for listening to audiobooks or podcasts. It normally costs $15 a month, which means there is $45 to save from this offer. Plus, other perks include access to unlimited audiobooks and … [Read more...] about Amazon offering three months of Audible Premium plan for free during Prime Day
Audible Premium Plus on offer for free for three months as part of Prime Day promotion
Amazon's mega Prime Day sale event is just weeks away and the company is building up some hype by offering Audible Premium Plus audiobook subscription for free for three months. The plan otherwise costs $15 a month, which means $45 worth of savings for the taking when taken three months as a whole. As 9to5toys reported, all freebies and other perks that are part of the Audible … [Read more...] about Audible Premium Plus on offer for free for three months as part of Prime Day promotion
The more affordable Audible Plus plan can be perfect to get started with audiobooks and podcasts
Audible has introduced a new subscription plan which will let members have access to more than 11,000 books and podcasts for a monthly fee of $7.95. Audible Plus, as the plan has been named, will let you stream content on any device you'd like via the Audible app. Further, there is a 30-day free trial offer as well which should help you make up your mind if you feel undecided … [Read more...] about The more affordable Audible Plus plan can be perfect to get started with audiobooks and podcasts
Audible founder Don Katz will be the honoree at the Pen America 2022 Gala
The founder of Audible, Don Katz has been shortlisted by PEN America as the Business Visionary Honoree for its 2022 Literary Gala for his outstanding contributions to the world of literature and audio storytelling, the organization revealed in a press release. Katz who is an eminent journalist and an author himself founded Audible back in 1995. The company operated … [Read more...] about Audible founder Don Katz will be the honoree at the Pen America 2022 Gala