Spotify Expands into Physical Book Sales, Enhances Audiobook Features
Spotify announced its expansion into physical book sales and introduced new audiobook features, marking a significant shift for the digital platform, according to TechCrunch and The Verge. The company will allow users in the U.S. and the UK to purchase physical copies of audiobooks directly through the app, partnering with Bookshop.org to support local retailers, starting in the Spring of 2026, The Verge reported.
The move aims to attract more readers as Spotify expands its audiobook offerings. In addition to physical book sales, Spotify launched a new feature called Page Match, designed to synchronize physical books with their audiobook counterparts, according to The Verge.
Page Match allows users to scan a page from a physical book using their smartphone camera, and the Spotify app uses computer vision to match the text with the audio, instantly transitioning to that spot in the audiobook, The Verge reported. This feature was previously available only on iOS devices but is now coming to Android devices, according to TechCrunch.
These announcements come as Spotify users face another price increase, according to TechCrunch. The company is aiming to enhance the audiobook experience with these new features, potentially offsetting the impact of the price hike for book lovers.
The expansion into physical books and the introduction of Page Match reflect Spotify's efforts to innovate and provide a more seamless experience for audiobook users.
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