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Spotify Expands Audiobook Service to Over 180 Countries, Including Israel
Spotify is expanding its audiobook service to over 180 countries, including Israel, by the end of 2026. The service, previously limited to 22 countries, will offer over 350,000 titles in more than 120 languages.
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- 01Spotify's audiobook service is expanding to over 180 countries, including Israel, by the end of 2026.
- 02Over 350,000 audiobook titles in more than 120 languages will be available globally.
- 03Premium subscribers in some countries will receive 12 monthly listening hours as part of their subscription.
- 04Spotify is enhancing its Page Match feature to allow seamless transitions between print and audiobooks.
- 05The company reported a nearly 40% increase in monthly audiobook listeners in the past year.
- 06This expansion places Spotify in direct competition with Amazon's Audible service.
Premium subscribers in some regions will get 12 listening hours monthly, with options for additional hours or individual purchases. This move intensifies competition with Amazon's Audible.
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